Improved method for loss minimization in distribution networks

Author

Borozan, Vesna ; Rajicic, D. ; Ackovski, Risto

Author_Institution

Univ. Sv. Kiril i Metodij, Skopje, Macedonia

Volume

10

Issue

3

fYear

1995

fDate

8/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1420

Lastpage

1425

Abstract

A heuristic method for determining the distribution network configuration with minimum resistive line losses is described. This method is based on the optimality condition developed by Merlin and Back (1975). Using a fast and reliable load flow solution technique and introducing efficient algorithms for network elements inspection, that methodology becomes suitable for a real-time application. The proposed method is tested on three test-systems used in literature for the same purposes. Its efficiency advantages are especially emphasized in its application on distribution networks of realistic size

Keywords

distribution networks; electric impedance; load flow; losses; minimisation; distribution networks; efficiency advantages; heuristic method; layered element ordering; load flow solution technique; loop impedance matrix; loss minimization; loss reduction; minimum resistive line losses; network elements inspection; optimality condition; partial reordering; real-time application; weakly meshed network; Automation; Impedance; Intelligent networks; Load flow; Minimization methods; Power engineering and energy; Power systems; Switches; Testing; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8950

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/59.466509

Filename

466509