High-impedance faults (HIFs) represent one of the biggest challenges in power distribution
networks. An HIF occurs when an electrical conductor unintentionally comes into contact …

South Africa is currently experiencing an energy crisis because of a mismatch between
energy supply and demand. Increasing energy demand necessitates the adequate …

The performance of a distance relay can be significantly affected by various uncontrolled
factors such as fault resistance, fault type, fault location and noise. Moreover, when …

Protective relays are installed in generation, transmission, and distribution system for
detection, classification, and estimation of faults. To match the future load demand and to get …

Identifying a downed conductor in distribution is challenging due to the insignificant
variations in the current signal. Most of the distribution system faults are identified using …

This paper proposes an adaptive characteristic for eliminating the adverse effects of fault
resistance and static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) on the performance of distance …

In modern power systems, accurate and timely detection of faults is crucial for ensuring
system stability and reliability. The presence of high resistance in fault path curtails current …

Line to ground (LG) faults with a highly-resistive fault current path can be considered as the
main reason for the distance relays underreach. This paper presents a new scheme to …

Sustainable energy supply and the increasing use of large-scale photovoltaic power plants
(LSPPPs) demand stronger and more reliable transmission systems. Parallel transmission …

The transformation of the power system is driven by the three trends of decarbonization,
decentralization, and digitalization [1], ie, the 3D's. This shift causes challenges in all …