FAULT OBSERVABILITY IN DISTRIBUTED POWER SYSTEM A Thesis

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost I would like to thank Almighty God for granting me the capability and providing me health and opportunity to finish this work. I offer my sincerest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Shahab Mehraeen, for the patient guidance, encouragement and advice he has provided throughout my time as his student. I consider myself very fortunate for being able to work with a very considerate and encouraging professor like him. for their acceptance of being in my committee as well as all valuable guidance and advice. I would also like to express my thanks to the Division of Electrical Engineering of Louisiana State University for providing me the opportunity to conduct my research in such an academic environment and my friends and colleagues at Louisiana State University for supporting me in both academic and social life. Above all, I wish to convey my heartfelt thanks and love towards my parents to whom I owe everything. I am forever indebted to my parents for their understanding, endless support and encouragement when it was most required.