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Abstract⎯A practical fault detection approach for PV systems intended for online implementation is devel-
oped. The fault detection model here is built using artificial neural network. initially the photovoltaic system
is simulated using MATLAB software and output power is collected for various combinations of irradiance
and temperature. Data is first collected for normal operating condition and then four types of faults are sim-
ulated and data are collected for faulty conditions. Four faults are considered here and they are: Line to Line
faults with a small voltage difference, Line to line faults with a large voltage difference, degradation fault and
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open-circuit fault. This data is then used to train the neural network and to develop the fault detection model.
The fault detection model takes irradiance, temperature and power as the input and accurately gives the type
of fault in the PV system as the output. This system is a generalized one as any PV module datasheet can be
used to simulate the Photovoltaic system and also this fault detection system can be implemented online with
the use of data acquisition system.
DOI: 10.3103/S0003701X17030069
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INTRODUCTION ordinary conditions. This is additionally valid for the
With the development of world energy utilization PV array under fault situations. Faults in PV arrays
and the worries about natural impacts of fossil powers, harm the PV modules and links, and in addition,
human culture is in urgent need of renewable energy prompt to electrical stun dangers and fire chance.
sources like solar, wind, geothermal, etc. They are Hence, fault examination for a PV array is a critical
clean and eco-friendly. Among various renewable task for system effectiveness and unwavering quality
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