Research on Distribution Network Fault Location based on Improved Genetic Algorithm

Abstract

Compared with the traditional recloser fault location without communication channel, feeder automation based on FTU is in line with the development of modern distribution system. FTU plays a key role in the whole system, but the location is inaccurate due to the lack of information caused by FTU itself or communication fault. When using genetic alogrithms for distribution network fault location, the result often converges prematurely or converges to an infeasible solution due to algorithm reasons. Aiming at the above problems, an improved genetic algorithm is proposed for distribution network fault location. Through simulation analysis, it can be found that the improved genetic algorithm has high convergence and good optimal fitness, which can better solve the convergence problems of the unmodified algorithm, which is of great significance for distribution network fault location.