Title :
A simple heuristic method for smart distribution system reconfiguration
Author :
Ding, Fei ; Loparo, Kenneth A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH, USA
Abstract :
Network reconfiguration is a useful method to reduce power loss in the distribution system and to also restore loads in out-of-service areas when a fault occurs. This paper presents a simple heuristic method for smart distribution system reconfiguration based on the branch-exchange method and single-loop optimization that are widely used in traditional distribution systems. The effect of switching costs is considered. The paper gives a simple algorithm to calculate load flow, and the method is illustrated using a 33-bus distribution system.
Keywords :
load flow; optimisation; power distribution faults; power system restoration; smart power grids; switches; branch-exchange method; fault diagnosis; load flow; load restoration; optimization; simple heuristic method; smart distribution system reconfiguration; switching cost effect; Algorithm design and analysis; Density estimation robust algorithm; Heuristic algorithms; Linear programming; Load flow; Optimization; Switches; heuristic method; network reconfiguration; smart grid;
Conference_Titel :
Energytech, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cleveland, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1836-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1834-1
DOI :
10.1109/EnergyTech.2012.6304698
