Research Article

A Novel Proposed Algorithm to Enhance the Overcurrent Relays’ Performance in Active Distribution Networks

Table 4

PCSS angle for all relays at normal operation (case 2).

Relay numberPSCC angleFlow direction

R1124.1610Forward
R2124.1679Forward
R3123.0042Forward
R4115.7648Forward
R5114.2543Forward
R6111.6414Forward
R798.21968Forward
R824.69574Forward
R9−29.6059Reverse
R10−33.1408Reverse
R11−36.4600Reverse
R12−39.3560Reverse
R13−41.4905Reverse
R14131.8906Forward
R15130.2809Forward
R16129.6603Forward
R17128.2808Forward
R18128.1673Forward
R19128.1388Forward
R20128.1286Forward
R21128.1181Forward
R22127.4158Forward
R23127.1179Forward
R24127.0909Forward
R25122.6414Forward
R26120.1087Forward
R2782.25281Forward
R28−34.9689Reverse
R29−49.7763Reverse
R30−60.4110Reverse
R31126.0625Forward
R32122.3451Forward