This project explores the theoretical application of a method of identifying and locating transmission line faults through the use of magnetic fields. Using Faraday's law and Ampere's law, this project demonstrates that transmission line faults can be detected and identified by category of disturbance. The voltage-current relationship established in electromagnetic field theory enables to monitor the line currents and detect a fault. This method can also be used to determine the location of the fault over the transmission line length.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Slezycki, Caitlin Rae

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-011108-143936

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-01-11

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright