A simplified approach for computer-aided education of network reconfiguration in radial distribution systems

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Prasad ◽  
N. C. Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Simplified Approach ◽  
Computer Aided

scholarly journals Symbiotic Organism Search Algorithm for Power Loss Minimization in Radial Distribution Systems by Network Reconfiguration and Distributed Generation Placement

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Tung Tran The ◽  
Sy Nguyen Quoc ◽  
Dieu Vo Ngoc
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Symbiotic Organism Search

This paper proposes the Symbiotic Organism Search (SOS) algorithm to find the optimal network configuration and the placement of distributed generation (DG) units that minimize the real power loss in radial distribution networks. The proposed algorithm simulates symbiotic relationships such as mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism for solving the optimization problems. In the optimization process, the reconfiguration problem produces a large number of infeasible network configurations. To reduce these infeasible individuals and ensure the radial topology of the network, the graph theory was applied during the power flow. The implementation of the proposed SOS algorithm was carried out on 33-bus, 69-bus, 84-bus, and 119-bus distribution networks considering seven different scenarios. Simulation results and performance comparison with other optimization methods showed that the SOS-based approach was very effective in solving the network reconfiguration and DG placement problems, especially for complex and large-scale distribution networks.

scholarly journals Network Reconfiguration for Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile Improvement of 110-Bus Radial Distribution System Using Exhaustive Search Techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 788
Author(s):  
Su Mon Myint ◽  
Soe Win Naing
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Power Dissipation ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Loss Reduction ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Voltage Profile Improvement

Nowadays, the electricity demand is increasing day by day and hence it is very important not only to extract electrical energy from all possible new power resources but also to reduce power losses to an acceptable minimum level in the existing distribution networks where a large amount of power dissipation occurred. In Myanmar, a lot of power is remarkably dissipated in distribution system.  Among methods in reducing power losses, network reconfiguration method is employed for loss minimization and exhaustive technique is also applied to achieve the minimal loss switching scheme. Network reconfiguration in distribution systems is performed by opening sectionalizing switches and closing tie switches of the network for loss reduction and voltage profile improvement. The distribution network for existing and reconfiguration conditions are modelled and simulated by Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) 7.5 version software. The inputs are given based on the real time data collected from 33/11kV substations under Yangon Electricity Supply Board (YESB). The proposed method is tested on 110-Bus, overhead AC radial distribution network of Dagon Seikkan Township since it is long-length, overloaded lines and high level of power dissipation is occurred in this system. According to simulation results of load flow analysis, voltage profile enhancement and power loss reduction for proposed system are revealed in this paper.

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