In-depth and systemic examination of distribution automation with specific focus on fault location and service restoration - Focuses on the detailed and systemic examination of fault location and service restoration in distribution grid - Arms the readers with a complete picture of what fault location and service restoration is from both theoretical and practical perspectives - Presents the authors' research on fault location and restoration for distribution systems since 1995 - Introduces the first-hand application experience obtained from over 30 DAS (Distribution Automation System) projects in China - Examines the protection approaches of electrical distribution networks automation and on relevant mechanisms associated to electrical supply restoration after (local) blackouts

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