Fault recovery systems and methods for electrical power distribution networks

摘要

Methods and systems for self-healing fault recovery in an electrical power distribution network, particularly distribution networks employing a mesh configuration. When a power source circuit breaker is tripped one or more virtual paths is traced throughout the mesh network, each virtual path originating at the power source that is offline, terminating at an alternate power source, and containing one or two open load switches. A restoration path is chosen from the virtual paths. Power can be transferred to other segments of the mesh network by isolating the fault and closing the open load switch in the chosen restoration path. Some or all of the method and system can be automated.