1. Introduction
Distribution networks are the final link in the electricity supply chain and play a crucial role in ensuring a stable power supply for consumers [
1]. Low-current grounding systems are widely used in distribution network systems, and the network structure of these systems is becoming increasingly complex with more diverse operating conditions. As a result, distribution network systems are more prone to faults, with single-phase-to-ground (SPG) faults being the most common [
2]. If SPG faults are not eliminated for a long time, it is easy for the faults to develop into two or more point grounding short circuits, which can damage equipment and even endanger personal safety. When a single-phase grounding fault occurs in the system, due to the weak fault current and severe electromagnetic interference, as well as the complex and variable fault conditions, it is difficult to accurately select the fault line. Therefore, the rapid and accurate identification of SPG faults is of great significance for maintaining the safety, stability, and reliable operation of the distribution network.
The fault selection methods for today’s power distribution network can mainly be divided into two categories: the steady-state analysis method and the transient-state analysis method [
3,
4]. The steady-state analysis method includes comparing the amplitude and phase of the zero-sequence current method and the injection method. In [
5], an improved phase-locked loop is used to extract the fifth harmonic of the zero-sequence current signal, and fault discrimination is achieved by comparing the amplitude and phase of the fifth harmonic. However, this method is susceptible to the influence of excessive resistance and noise. The injection method is to inject signals of specific frequencies into the distribution network and detect and locate faults by tracking these signals [
6]. However, this method requires expensive equipment and complex control algorithms.
To prevent excessive line currents during SPG faults, distribution networks are often equipped with arc suppression coils [
7]. The compensating effect of the arc suppression coils reduces the difference in zero-sequence currents, which affects the reliability of line selection. The steady-state analysis method is not suitable for use in distribution networks with arc suppression coils. The transient-state analysis method is almost unaffected by arc suppression coils, and many researchers have devoted their efforts to studying SPG fault identification in this direction [
8]. At the same time, if a large number of power electronic devices are connected, transient signals may exhibit strong randomness and non-stationarity [
9]. In [
10], Liu and his team applied wavelet analysis theory to fault detection from the perspective of signal processing. They extracted characteristic components of transient signals by comparing wavelet analysis with modulus maxima, achieving fault line selection. However, since wavelet transform requires the determination of appropriate basis functions in advance, if the basis functions are not suitable, the wavelet transform cannot achieve optimal results. In [
11], Tao et al. proposed using the Hilbert transform to extract transient power information for fault analysis, but this method is difficult to apply in practice. In [
12], the authors combine wavelet transform, singular value decomposition, Shannon entropy, and fuzzy logic to perform fault detection. However, when encountering a high-impedance ground fault in the system, the fault characteristics are weak. In [
13], by combining the steady-state current and the transient current, the accuracy can be improved by establishing two coordinate detection criteria. However, this method requires strict data acquisition. If the correct or complete waveform is not captured during the transient period, accurate fault identification results will not be obtained.
To improve the accuracy and generalization ability of fault diagnosis, researchers have started to utilize deep learning algorithms, especially convolutional neural networks (CNNs), to extract fault features from signals. In [
14], by adding the sampled sequences of zero-sequence current values from different lines pairwise, a fused zero-sequence current sequence is generated, which is then inputted to a one-dimensional CNN. Through the CNN, fault features are extracted to distinguish between faulty lines and normal lines. In [
15], to improve the detection accuracy and reliability, the waveform of the zero-sequence voltage on the bus and the zero-sequence current on a single feedback line are directly superimposed. Then, the attention mechanism and the CNN are used to learn the voltage-current feature information, thus constructing a fault classification model. These methods employ advanced neural network algorithms, which have higher accuracy and robustness compared to traditional fault selection methods. However, these methods focus solely on the surface features of current or voltage signals, and neural networks may not fully exploit the underlying feature information. As a result, the training outcomes may suffer from overfitting.
An efficient and precise identification of fault lines in distribution networks can significantly reduce fault detection time, minimize economic losses, and enhance power safety. The paper introduces a novel approach for selecting fault lines in distribution networks based on Euler variation and the ResNet50 model to address the issue of single-phase grounding fault line selection. The key contributions of this study are as follows:
- (1)
Using the Euler transformation principle, a one-dimensional time domain signal is transformed into a space vector ellipse (SVE). The transformed signal is better suited for training convolutional neural networks, enabling more fault-related features to be extracted and achieving accurate classification.
- (2)
The ResNet50 neural network is utilized for automatic feature extraction from the signal converted into an image, thereby mitigating the potential interference stemming from the manual selection of fault features.
- (3)
In contrast to the conventional fault line selection method, the proposed approach obviates the need for the meticulous processing of the original signal, streamlining the processing procedure while ensuring high accuracy and generalizability.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, Y.S., W.G. and H.W.; methodology, W.G.; software, H.W.; validation, W.G. and H.W.; formal analysis, H.W.; investigation, H.W.; resources, Y.S., W.G. and H.W.; data curation, W.G. and H.W.; writing—original draft preparation, H.W.; writing—review and editing, W.G. and H.W.; visualization, H.W.; supervision, H.W.; project administration, Y.S. and H.W.; funding acquisition, Y.S. and W.G. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This work was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62373006) and the National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFC3306405).
Institutional Review Board Statement
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Informed Consent Statement
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Data Availability Statement
The results/data/figures in this manuscript have not been published elsewhere, nor are they under consideration (from you or one of your Contributing Authors) by another publisher.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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