A visual faulty feeder detection method for power distribution network based on spatial image generation and deep learning.

In the case of a single‐phase grounding fault in the distribution network, the transient zero‐sequence current (TZSC) tends to be non‐linear and non‐stationary. The faulty line selection is relatively difficult. The distributed power access further brings many difficulties to faulty line selection. This work proposes a novel method of faulty line selection using spatial image generation and deep learning. At first, the optimal smooth denoising model can be used to smooth the zero‐sequence current for each line, reducing the external environment electromagnetic interference. Then, the treated zero‐sequence current is mapped into the colorful floral hoop image by using symmetrized Hilbert transform pattern (SHTP). The SHTP transforms the one‐dimensional time domain signal into the two‐dimensional space domain image, enhancing invisible information and obtaining more abundant feature information. Finally, the deep features of the SHTP floral hoop image are extracted by means of deep learning method. In order to improve the faulty line selection universality, a mixed sample library containing three different topologies is established, including the 10 kV radial distribution network, IEEE‐13 node model, IEEE‐34 node model and StarSim platform. The comparisons show that the proposed method has a more noticeable visualization effect on fault features, higher classification precision rate, and better anti‐noise performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]