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Table 6 Distinctive features of investigated knowledge-based protection schemes

From: Comparative framework for AC-microgrid protection schemes: challenges, solutions, real applications, and future trends

References

Year

Citation

DER

Required measures

Method

Features

[131]

2017

216

Synchronous and inverter based

Current data

ANN with WT

Robust against measurement noise and uncertainty

High computational burden due to training process

Accuracy varies with system configuration

[132]

2019

74

Synchronous and inverter based

Voltage and current signals

ANN-SVM-based overcurrent and distance protection

Adaptive. Self-learning, and self-training

High computational burden

Complex implementation

High accuracy

[133]

2019

13

Inverter based

Current data

ANN

Uses TMF to discern temporary/permanent faults.

Improves auto-recloser functionality by discriminating permanent/transient failures.

Requires less computing time

Online training is feasible

[134]

2018

14

Inverter based

Current data

Fuzzy logic

Two Fuzzy logic models for firstly deciding operating mode, and then detecting/classifying internal faults of MG

Response time is about 0.25 – 1 cycle

Simple and feasible implementation

Robust against DERs outages and load variation

[135]

2015

33

Synchronous and inverter based

Current data

Fuzzy logic and decision tree

High computational burden due to decision tree training

Large number of extracted features

Response time is about 2.25 cycle

High impedance faults are detectable

[136]

2018

46

Inverter based

Voltage and current signals

Type-2 Fuzzy logic

Addresses data uncertainties

Identifies fault and its direction

Low computational burden

No need for training

[139]

2018

18

Inverter based

Voltage and current signals

Bagged decision tree

Considers changes in load, generation, and fault resistance

Applicable for high impedance faults

Robust against data noise

Large dataset for tree training

High computational burden due to training

[141]

2017

20

Synchronous and inverter based

Voltage and current signals

SVM and WT

Considers changes in fault resistance, location, and initiation timing

High computational burden due to training process

Applicable for high impedance faults

Fault classification accuracy nears 95.5%