Intelligent Electrical Protection in Traditional Networks and Smart Grids

The main objective of this book is to enlighten readers on the automatic protection, control, and monitoring of power systems. The focus is on the development of intelligent protective algorithms to combat ferroresonance and Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) in both traditional networks and smart grids. Initially, the book covers the theoretical aspects of ferroresonance, SSR, and protective relays. It then discusses the occurrence of ferroresonance and SSR in the grid, and the impact of these phenomena on the operation of electrical components and a variety of protective relays. Intelligent algorithms are designed and tested for various types of protective relays. The book also introduces a power automation system known as the Universal Protection, Control, and Power Energy Management Centre (UPCPEMC). This SCADA-based centre includes hardware components and new software for simulation, analysis, protection, control, and power system component design. Additionally, it includes power and energy management programs that are suitable for use in both traditional networks and smart grids.