This project explores a method for protecting electric power distribution systems against persistent faults. We designed and implemented a device that we called "Smart Recloser Breaker" to provide the necessary protection for a power distribution system. The "Smart Recloser Breaker" is to open when there is a fault on the main line and close only when the fault is removed or cleared. The device functionality was tested and demonstrated using theoretical and actual simulations.

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Creator

• Brown, Kerron Dwight
• Campbell, Andre R.
• Aydin, Yusuf Ziya

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043009-111640

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright