Table 1 Limitations of existing PQD detection and classification methods.

From: Power system security and protection considering the integration of new energy power plants

Category

Limitation description

Feature extraction

Conventional methods like Wavelet and Stockwell transforms often fail to capture the dynamic and non-stationary behavior of PQDs under varying noise conditions.

Deep learning methods

CNNs and attention-based models require significant computational resources, hindering real-time implementation and increasing deployment complexity.

Noise robustness

Performance degradation under high-noise environments is common, reducing classification accuracy in real-world grid conditions.

Generalizability

Many methods are evaluated on synthetic datasets or limited test conditions, leading to poor adaptability in diverse and practical operating scenarios.

Optimization techniques

Hybrid approaches using PSO or GA face slow convergence and sensitivity to parameter tuning, affecting reliability and adaptability.

Model explainability

Black-box nature of advanced AI models limits interpretability, making it difficult for operators to trust and validate classification decisions.