PLC Based Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration for Distribution System
8 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2019 Last revised: 30 Sep 2019
Date Written: May 18, 2019
Abstract
Fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR) includes automatic sectionalizing and restoration, and automatic circuit reconfiguration. These applications accomplish DA operations by coordinating operation of field devices, software, and dedicated communication networks to automatically determine the location of a fault, and rapidly reconfigure the flow of electricity so that some or all of the customers can avoid experiencing outages. Because FLISR operations rely on rerouting power, they typically require feeder configurations that contain multiple paths to single or multiple other substations. This creates redundancies in power supply for customers located downstream or upstream of a downed power line, fault, or other grid disturbance.
Keywords: Fault Location, Power Distribution, Smart Grid, Isolation
JEL Classification: Y60
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