Fault location method based on the determination of the minimum fault reactance for uncertainty loaded and unbalanced power distribution systems

Abstract

One of the widely recognized and most important aspects of power quality is related to power continuity. The fault location in power distribution systems is normally a not simple task, considering the complexity associated to these circuits due to several characteristics such as single end measurements, the presence of different conductors and line configurations, uncertain load distribution, presence of single phase laterals, system and load unbalances, among others.