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Fault Analysis in Power Systems
Fault analysis determines the magnitude and distribution of currents and voltages during abnormal conditions in power systems, such as short circuits. Using Fortescue's symmetrical components method (1918), engineers calculate fault currents to design protection relays and equipment ratings. It is essential for ensuring safe and reliable power system operation.
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- Fortescue, C. L. (1918). Method of symmetrical coordinates applied to the solution of polyphase networks. Transactions of the AIEE, 37(2), 1027-1044. link ↗
- Bergen, A. R. (1986). Power System Analysis (2nd ed.). Prentice-Hall. link ↗
- Saadat, H. (2010). Power System Analysis (3rd ed.). PSA Publishing. DOI: 10.1145/1869790.1869800 ↗