A Novel Fault Location Algorithm in Distribution Network Based on Power-on Signal and Power-off Signal

Abstract

In recent years, with the continuous promotion of clean and low-carbon energy strategy, power system’s operation mode has been transformed gradually. Consequently, the extended time of fault location when it occurs will jeopardize the fault restoration of distribution system and reduce the grid resilience. Hence, this paper proposes a novel fault location algorithm based on the combination of power-on signal and power-off signal, which can improve the efficiency of the fault location. First, the principle of numbering node is presented, making it convenient for computer to identify the relationship between device in the distribution network. Then, some assumptions and principles of the algorithm are shown, together with the termination condition of the proposed algorithm. Finally, case study involving an actual distribution network is carried out. Results show that the proposed algorithm is able to achieve accurate fault location meanwhile improve the efficiency of fault location.