Connecting the Dots: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Low and Medium-Voltage Cables, Fault Types, and Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Fault Location

TL;DR

This comprehensive review analyzes low and medium-voltage cable faults and discusses digital signal processing techniques for fault location, aiming to improve fault diagnosis and management strategies.

Contribution

It provides an extensive survey of cable types, fault characteristics, and DSP algorithms, integrating standards and recent research for enhanced fault localization methods.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of cable fault characteristics

Survey of latest DSP fault location algorithms

Guidelines for improved fault diagnosis

Abstract

The review begins with an exploration of acceptable cable types guided by local standards. It then investigates typical cable faults, including insulation degradation, conductor faults, and ground faults, providing insights into their characteristics, causes, and detection methods. Furthermore, the manuscript surveys the latest publications and standards on DSP techniques in fault location spanning various algorithms used. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of low and medium-voltage cables, fault types, and DSP techniques. The findings contribute to improved fault diagnosis and localization methods, facilitating more accurate and efficient cable fault management strategies