PC-based fault finder

Author

Bengiamin, N.N. ; Jensen, CA ; McMahon, H.

Author_Institution

North Dakota Univ., Grand Forks, ND, USA

Volume

6

Issue

3

fYear

1993

fDate

7/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

22

Lastpage

26

Abstract

A PC-based (DOS) computer program that has unique features for identifying the type of fault and its location on overhead transmission/distribution lines is discussed. Balanced and unbalanced faults are identified and located accurately while accounting for changes in conductor sizes and network configuration. The concepts and methodologies presented have been spurred by a need for an accurate fault location scheme to accommodate multiple feeders with mixed line configurations. A case study based on a section of the Otter Tail network is presented to illustrate the features and capabilities of the software.<>

Keywords

distribution networks; fault location; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; power transmission lines; DOS; Otter Tail network; PC-based fault finder; balanced faults; distribution lines; multiple feeders; power overhead lines; transmission lines; unbalanced faults; Conductors; Degradation; Fault location; Impedance; Power transmission lines; Protection; Protective relaying; Stress; Tail; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer Applications in Power, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0895-0156

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/67.222737

Filename

222737