Quantum annealing algorithm for fault section location in distribution networks

Zhongqin Bi, Xiaoting Yang, Baonan Wang, Weina Zhang, Zhen Dong, Dan Zhang

Abstract: Highlights•The implementation is simulated in a classical computer.•Quantum annealing algorithm is successfully applied to the fault section location.•Introduction of transverse magnetic field strength to simulate tunneling effect.•The two construction methods all can achieve high accuracy.•Good fault tolerance in case of information distortion.