Title :
Control algorithm of a smart grid device for optimal radial feeder load reconfiguration
Author :
Nicolae, D.V. ; Jordaan, Jacobus A.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Tshwane Univ. of Technol., Emalahleni, South Africa
Abstract :
Secondary distribution network, generally speaking, performs as well as the performance of its LV feeders. The main problem a feeder is experiencing is the load unbalancing due to the stochastic nature of its individual single-phase loads: bigger losses in certain phase accompanied with bed voltage regulation and voltage unbalance. The aim of this paper is to address the issue of automatic balancing as progressing from the end of the feeder towards the front using smart device based on three-ways switch selector and artificial intelligence algorithm to minimize the neutral current.
Keywords :
load regulation; power distribution control; smart power grids; voltage control; artificial intelligence algorithm; automatic balancing; control algorithm; distribution network feeder; load unbalance; neutral current minimization; optimal radial feeder load reconfiguration; secondary distribution network; smart grid device; three-way switch selector; Ink; Linear programming; Load flow; Load management; Optimization; Switches; Automatic Control; Distribution System; Load Balancing; Power Losses; Radial Distribution Feeder; Smart Device; Voltage Regulation;
Conference_Titel :
Control Conference (ASCC), 2013 9th Asian
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5767-8
DOI :
10.1109/ASCC.2013.6606240