Research Article

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

Table 5

The PCSS angle for all relays at LG fault at S3 (case 2).

Relay numberPSCC angleFlow direction

R172.9926Forward
R272.7197Forward
R371.4626Forward
R4−98.572Reverse
R5−98.299Reverse
R6−98.009Reverse
R7−93.952Reverse
R8−92.143Reverse
R9−90.462Reverse
R10−89.938Reverse
R11−89.607Reverse
R12−89.163Reverse
R13−88.721Reverse
R14126.150Forward
R15124.540Forward
R16123.919Forward
R17122.539Forward
R18125.552Forward
R19125.408Forward
R20125.397Forward
R21125.387Forward
R22126.912Forward
R23126.716Forward
R24126.690Forward
R25−101.24Reverse
R26−100.30Reverse
R27−99.777Reverse
R28−99.236Reverse
R29−98.234Reverse
R30−95.968Reverse
R31120.632Forward
R32116.911Forward