Review of the Fault Location Methods for Phase-to-Ground Short Circuits in Unearthed Sub-Transmission Networks

Matteo Baù; Roberto Benato; Sebastian Dambone Sessa; Michele Poli; Cristiano Quaciari

doi:10.15866/iree.v12i1.11198

Review of the Fault Location Methods for Phase-to-Ground Short Circuits in Unearthed Sub-Transmission Networks

Matteo Baù⁽¹⁾, Roberto Benato⁽²⁾, Sebastian Dambone Sessa^(3*), Michele Poli⁽⁴⁾, Cristiano Quaciari⁽⁵⁾

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/iree.v12i1.11198

Abstract

This paper provides a coherent classification of the existing methods for phase-to-ground fault location in power sub-transmission networks operated with unearthed neutral. The theoretical background of each approach is briefly presented, specifying whether a method is suitable for on-line or off-line applications. The analysis is mainly focused on comparing the limitations of the algorithms, especially concerning the general properties of the lines of a sub-transmission power system. The aim of authors is to present an overview of the existing approaches in literature by identifying five method categories, i.e. signal injection method, impedance-based method, travelling wave method, fault transient analysis method and composite location method. The main pros and cons of each method are described in order to give the reader a useful guide to identify the better fault location procedure, on the basis of the user own needs.
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Keywords

Fault Location; Method Classification; Phase-To-Ground Fault; Sub-Transmission; Unearthed Neutral

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