The protection of AC microgrids (MGs) is an issue of paramount importance to ensure their
reliable and safe operation. Designing reliable protection mechanism, however, is not a …

Power systems are experiencing structural changes induced by the integration of distributed
generation units and the operation of microgrids. This transformation has posed new …

Dynamically changing distribution system operating conditions compromises the
coordination of the existing protection schemes. This paper proposes an online adaptive …

The modern power distribution networks are very complex due to the growing integration of
distributed generators in recent years. Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays …

Fault current magnitude in a microgrid depends upon its mode of operation, namely, grid-
connected mode or islanded mode. Depending on the type of fault in a given mode …

The minimisation of discrimination time between main and backup overcurrent (OC) relays is
one of the most important issues in power system relays coordination. On account of the …

Microgrids are increasingly paying attention to the emerging of distributed energy resources.
However, microgrid protection has challenged engineers because of the varying nature of …

Despite bringing several benefits to modern power systems, distributed generation (DG) and
microgrids cause a significant impact on the operation of power distribution networks …

Protection of AC microgrids with islanded and grid-connected modes of operation is a major
challenge as fault currents change drastically in the transition from one mode to the other. In …

In this paper, the optimal deployment of fault current limiters (FCLs) in a variable-topology
distribution network with distributed generators (DGs) is analyzed. FCLs are used to mitigate …