Types and Classification of Faults on Electrical Power Systems

Question: How many types of faults exist on the power system and how they are classified?

Answer: Generally four types of faults exist and are classified into two categories.

Symmetrical faults: They give rise to symmetrical equal currents having a displacement of 120°.

Unsymmetrical faults: They gave rise to unsymmetrical currents having unequal displacements.

List contains:

  1. Line to line to line fault
  2. Line to ground
  3. Line to line
  4. Double line to ground

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