Computing device and methods of presenting data to identify faults within power systems

A computing device (112) for use with a power system (100) is provided. The computing device includes a processor (214) that is programmed to organize data representative of at least one fault within the power system and to generate a graphical representation of the organized data. The computing device also includes a presentation interface (208) that is coupled to the processor for presenting the graphical representation to a user to enable the user to identify the fault. Moreover, a user interface (204) is coupled to the presentation interface and configured to enable the user to select at least one data point on the graphical representation such that the user is enabled to identify at least one variable of the fault.