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Power system, types of faults and their consequences.

Definition: A power system can be defined as a system that deals with the principles of generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy. The single line diagram of a power system network is as shown below Generally, most of the time the power system network operates in normal conditions i.e the electrical quantities like voltage, current, and frequency are within the specified limits. But sometimes the network may experience some abnormal conditions in the electrical quantities due to the occurrence of faults. Now, we cannot stop the occurrence of these faults since the overhead lines are exposed to atmospheric conditions.  Classifications of faults The electrical faults are generally classified as: Open circuit faults Short circuit faults However, they are further classified as: Open circuit faults occur in series with lines so they are generally called series faults. these faults occur due to the melting of conductors, snatching of conductors du...