Automated distribution fault locating system

An automated fault locating system (FLS) was designed and implemented for the Colorado River Agency (CRA) 12.5/7.2-kV distribution system. This FLS was integrated into the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system which was installed at a hydropower plant. This FLS offers several benefits to the CRA distribution system. These benefits include reduced outage time, help in locating momentary faults, enhanced safety to the line crews, provide notification of an outage without receiving calls from the consumer, and decreased overtime.