TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to identify a new and simple two‐end algorithm for fault location identification and characterization, in electrical distribution systems.Design/methodology/approach– The developed diagnostic algorithm is based on a simple model of the network using a lumped parameters representation.Findings– Test results have proved the approach to be efficient, allowing a precise fault identification and location while not requiring synchronized measures from the two ends.Research limitations/implications– There is a need for measurement systems at all MV/LV substations.Practical implications– Applicability with limited investments is not possible where metering systems are not so diffused, although smart grids and DG units require such infrastructures. Moreover, utilities are quite interested in such issues, since the new required quality standards put severe constraints on faults management and clearance.Originality/value– The paper presents a new and easier diagnostic algorithm for faults diagnosis in distribution systems. VL - 31 IS - 2 SN - 0332-1649 DO - 10.1108/03321641211200626 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/03321641211200626 AU - Riva Sanseverino Eleonora AU - Campoccia Angelo AU - Luisa Di Silvestre Maria AU - Zizzo Gaetano ED - Xose M. Lopez‐Fernandez PY - 2012 Y1 - 2012/01/01 TI - A simple unsynchronized two‐end algorithm for faults location and identification in electrical distribution systems T2 - COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 636 EP - 655 Y2 - 2024/04/23 ER -