Research Article

Fault Detection and Classification to Design a Protection Scheme for Utility Grid with High Penetration of Wind and Solar Energy

Table 7

Performance comparative study.

S. no.Parameter of comparative studyReference [26]Reference [27]Proposed method

1Maximum error of fault detection (%)9.5411.271.89
2Sampling frequency (kHz)Not specifiedNot specified3.84 kHz
3Fault classificationInvestigatedInvestigatedInvestigated
4Minimum noise level for which performance is not deteriorated30 dB SNRNot investigated20 dB SNR
5Effect of loadingNot investigatedNot investigatedInvestigated
6Synchronized data at both ends of lineRequiredNot requiredNot required
7Effect of fault angleInvestigatedNot investigatedInvestigated
8Effect of fault resistanceInvestigatedNot investigatedInvestigated
9Mean error of fault detection (%)5.996.950.978