<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper an efficient method for optimal overcurrent relay coordination is proposed. In the proposed method using genetic algorithm, an objective function (OF) is developed to solve the problem of miscoordination for six pairs short circuit fault currents. The new OF is improved to be simple, optimal and efficient. This technique takes into account the changes in network configuration. The efficiency of the proposed technique is demonstrated by comparing the results of two different networks namely typical 8-bus &amp; IEEE 30-bus systems with those obtained using the recently developed techniques.</p></abstract>

In this paper an efficient method for optimal overcurrent relay coordination is proposed. In the proposed method using genetic algorithm, an objective function (OF) is developed to solve the problem of miscoordination for six pairs short circuit fault currents. The new OF is improved to be simple, optimal and efficient. This technique takes into account the changes in network configuration. The efficiency of the proposed technique is demonstrated by comparing the results of two different networks namely typical 8-bus & IEEE 30-bus systems with those obtained using the recently developed techniques.

Optimal Relays Coordination Efficient Method in Interconnected Power Systems

Center of Excelence on Power System, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran

Journal of Electrical Engineering

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In this paper an efficient method for optimal overcurrent relay coordination is proposed. In the proposed method using genetic algorithm, an objective function...

Optimal Relays Coordination Efficient Method in Interconnected Power Systems

Published Online: Jun 07, 2011

Page range: 75 - 83

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-010-0011-x

Keywords
coordination, genetic algorithm, overcurrent relays, protection, relay settings

This content is open access.

Optimal Relays Coordination Efficient Method in Interconnected Power Systems

Published Online: Jun 07, 2011

Page range: 75 - 83

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-010-0011-x

Keywordscoordination, genetic algorithm, overcurrent relays, protection, relay settings

This content is open access.

Keywords
coordination, genetic algorithm, overcurrent relays, protection, relay settings