This work presents the development and implementation of an artificial neural network based algorithm
for transmission lines distance protection. This algorithm was developed to be used in any transmission
line regardless of its configuration or voltage level. The described ANN-based algorithm does not need
any topology adaptation or ANN parameters adjustment when applied to different electrical systems.
This feature makes this solution unique since all ANN-based solutions presented until now were developed
for particular transmission lines, which means that those solutions cannot be implemented in commercial
relays.