Exploiting the power of genetic algorithm in optimization of distribution networks

Author

Skrlec, D. ; Krajcar, S. ; Pribicevic, B. ; Blagajac, S.

Author_Institution

Fac. of Electr. Eng. & Comput., Zagreb Univ., Croatia

Volume

3

fYear

1996

fDate

13-16 May 1996

Firstpage

1607

Abstract

The paper presents a genetic algorithm approach for optimal primary distribution network planning. The application was developed for optimal structuring of a link configuration of a network. The model is based on solving the adapted multiple capacited vehicle routing problem by a genetic algorithm. The developed algorithm is described as well as heuristic improvements including the application example with a real size distribution network. Some representative results of the optimization procedure are presented and discussed in view of optimization parameters, both of the genetic algorithm and technical constraints. Network data needed for the optimisation procedure are extracted from a geographic information system

Keywords

distribution networks; genetic algorithms; geographic information systems; power system planning; adapted multiple capacited vehicle routing problem; distribution network planning; genetic algorithm; geographic information system; heuristic improvements; link configuration; optimal structuring; technical constraints; Algorithm design and analysis; Cables; Constraint optimization; Costs; Genetic algorithms; Intelligent networks; Process design; Routing; Substations; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrotechnical Conference, 1996. MELECON '96., 8th Mediterranean

Conference_Location

Bari

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3109-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MELCON.1996.551260

Filename

551260