Efficient coordination of directional overcurrent relays (DOCRs) is a crucial aspect of any protection plan design. This involves selecting appropriate parameters, such as Time Dial Setting (TDS) and Plug Setting (PS) or Pick-up current (Ip), through an optimization approach to minimize the total tripping time of directional overcurrent protection relays positioned at a specific location. In this study, we introduce the Bald Eagle Search Optimizer (BES), a novel optimization method tailored for enhancing the coordination of directional overcurrent relays. Five systems were modeled and simulated to evaluate the efficacy of the proposed approach. The BES method leverages linear programming (LP... More >