Recloser allocation and placement for rural distribution systems

Recloser allocation and placement for a rural distribution system is investigated using a hierarchical framework. This paper proposed a high level recloser allocation scheme in addition to the low level recloser placement. Allocating reclosers to certain feeders without knowing the the exact circuit topology would be more efficient and desirable for the planning of utility companies. While the allocation scheme focused on minimizing SAIFI in this paper, other objectives and constraints can be included and formulated similarly. The allocation and placement is demonstrated on the Roy Billinton Test System (RBTS).