| Abstract: | This paper presents a fast hybrid fault location method for active distribution networks with distributed generation
(DG) and microgrids. The method uses the voltage and current data from the measurement points at the main
substation, and the connection points of DG and microgrids. The data is used in a single feedforward artificial
neural network (ANN) to estimate the distances to fault from all the measuring points. A k-nearest neighbors (KNN)
classifier then interprets the ANN outputs and estimates a single fault location. Simulation results validate the
accuracy of the fault location method under different fault conditions including fault types, fault points, and fault
resistances. The performance is also validated for non-synchronized measurements and measurement errors. |
