Title :
Algorithm for two stage reliability enhancement in radial distribution systems
Author :
Levitin, Gregory ; Mazal-Tov, Shmuel ; Elmakis, David
Author_Institution :
Reliability Dept., Israel Electr. Corp. Ltd., Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
The algorithm presented in the paper is aimed at achieving the greatest possible reliability improvement subject to investment cost limitation. In the first stage it seeks for the allocation of sectionalizing switches which minimizes unsupplied energy caused by network failures. In the second stage the optimization procedure defines which network sections should be insulated. Both procedures are based upon the genetic algorithm (GA), a search technique motivated by natural evolution
Keywords :
distribution networks; genetic algorithms; power system reliability; switchgear; algorithm; genetic algorithm; investment cost limitation; natural evolution; network failures; optimization; radial distribution systems; search technique; sectionalizing switches allocation; two stage reliability enhancement; unsupplied energy minimisation; Cables; Circuit faults; Costs; Customer service; Electricity supply industry; Genetic algorithms; Insulation; Investments; Joining processes; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, 1996., Nineteenth Convention of
Conference_Location :
Jerusalem
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3330-6
DOI :
10.1109/EEIS.1996.566955
