AI-DRIVEN FAULT DETECTION AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES, DIGITAL TWINS, AND SELF-HEALING GRIDS

The increasing complexity of electrical power systems necessitates advanced fault detection and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency and grid reliability. Traditional maintenance approaches, such as reactive and preventive maintenance, have proven insufficient in mitigating unplanned outages and optimizing asset utilization. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have introduced data-driven solutions that significantly improve fault classification, failure prediction, and automated recovery processes. This study conducts a systematic review of 180 high-quality peer-reviewed articles, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses…