Title :
A genetic algorithm for reliable distribution system design
Author :
Brown, R.E. ; Gupta, S. ; Christie, R.D. ; Venkata, S.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Washington Univ., Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
The steps needed in distribution system design for reliability (DFR) are defining, assessing, and optimizing a criterion. Until recently, distribution design has been largely left to engineering judgment without the help of analytical tools. This paper proposes an economic reliability criterion, an analytical assessment method, and then applies genetic algorithms to help place switches and protective devices to minimize the total cost of reliability. The distribution system DFR is then applied to an existing utility distribution feeder and the results are discussed
Keywords :
distribution networks; economics; genetic algorithms; power system protection; power system reliability; switchgear; analytical assessment method; design for reliability; economic reliability criterion; genetic algorithm; protective devices placement; reliable distribution system design; switch placement; total cost minimisation; utility distribution feeder; Costs; Frequency; Genetic algorithms; Power engineering and energy; Power generation economics; Power system reliability; Protection; Reliability engineering; Substations; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Systems Applications to Power Systems, 1996. Proceedings, ISAP '96., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3115-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISAP.1996.501040
