Reliable Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Containing Distributed Generation using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

I. Moradi; R. Mohammadi; S. M. Musavi

Distributed feeder reconfiguration (DFR) is an operation processand a very important methodfor saving electrical energy and loss reduction in distribution systems. This process is carried out by changingdistribution system topology by opening and/or closing of circuit breakers. Status of the circuit breakers is optimally determined to have an improved system operation and reduced power losses. This paper proposes a multi-objective evolutionary method for distribution feeder reconfiguration. The multi-objectives optimization minimizes power losses and improves reliability of the system. For this purpose a particle swarm optimization algorithm is used for solving the problem. Simulation results show the efficiency of the proposed method for DFR.

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• Volume 5 Issue 2, March. 2014

Year:

2014

Type of Publication:

Article

Keywords:

Feeder Reconfiguration; Distributed Generation; PSO Algorithm; Distribution System; Multi-Objective Optimization

Journal:

IJECCE

Volume:

5

Number:

2

Pages:

303-307

Month:

March