Title :
Optimal distribution planning by evolutionary computation-how to make it work
Author :
Ferreira, LAFM ; Carvalho, PMS ; Jorge, LA ; Grave, SNC ; Barruncho, LMF
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Engenharia Electrotecnica e de Comput., Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal
Abstract :
The paper addresses key aspects of our experience with evolutionary computation techniques as applied to dealing with the problems of operation planning and expansion planning. Distribution planning-which includes operation planning and expansion planning-can be made optimal by evolutionary computation. The interchange path algorithm plays a major role in the process. The benefits of optimal planning in increasing capacity, improving efficiency and reliability, and in selecting investments are reported
Keywords :
evolutionary computation; investment; power distribution economics; power distribution planning; power distribution reliability; distribution planning; efficiency improvement; evolutionary computation; evolutionary computation techniques; expansion planning; operation planning; reliability improvement; Cables; Capacity planning; Cost function; Evolutionary computation; Investments; Maintenance; Meeting planning; Redundancy; Substations; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2001 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7285-9
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2001.971279
