MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641009475 A) filed by Malla Reddy Deemed To Be University; Dr. Gundu Venu; B. Vinoda; Mr. M. Laxman; Engr. Siva Lingam Thejavath; Ch. V. Ganesh; Mr. Sreenivasulu Madduru; Mr. Suresh Kumar Annam; and Dr. Miska Prasad, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Jan. 30, for 'smart grid fault detection and isolation system.'
Inventor(s) include Malla Reddy Deemed To Be University; Dr. Gundu Venu; B. Vinoda; Mr. M. Laxman; Engr. Siva Lingam Thejavath; Ch. V. Ganesh; Mr. Sreenivasulu Madduru; Mr. Suresh Kumar Annam; Dr. Miska Prasad; and Mr. M. Rajashekar.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The increasing complexity of modern power systems and the integration of renewable energy sources have made fault detection and isolation in smart grids a critical challenge. Traditional protection mechanisms often lack the speed, accuracy, and adaptability required for real-time grid monitoring. This paper presents a Smart Grid Fault Detection and Isolation System that utilizes advanced sensing, communication, and intelligent data analysis techniques to enhance grid reliability and resilience. The proposed system continuously monitors electrical parameters such as voltage, current, frequency, and power quality using distributed sensors and phasor measurement units (PMUs). Fault conditions are identified through real-time data processing and machine learning-based classification algorithms, enabling rapid localization and isolation of faulty sections. Automated isolation minimizes outage duration, reduces equipment damage, and improves overall system stability. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed approach achieves high fault detection accuracy, faster response time, and improved service continuity compared to conventional protection schemes, making it suitable for next-generation smart grid applications."
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