Description of Methods and Techniques for Fault Location in Distribution Networks by using PMU

Whenever a fault occurs in a distribution network or a power grid, accurately and timely locating the fault is of great importance in order to reduce fault losses. With the rapid development of synchronous phasor measurement technology, the high-precision big data brought by synchronous phasor measurement provides ample opportunities for on-line distribution network fault diagnosis. This thesis focuses on the different studies and researches that have been made on the techniques and methods being used currently in Distribution Networks for fault location using PMU. There are several different approaches and studies that this paper will be describing in order to better comprehend these methodologies and see the benefits of these different techniques so that they can be a guide for further research studies in regards to fault location in distribution networks