Network reconfiguration using PSAT for loss reduction in distribution systems
Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
Network reconfiguration in distribution system is realized by changing the status of sectionalizing switches, and is usually done for the purpose of loss reduction. Loss reduction can result in substantial benefits for a utility. Other benefits from loss reduction include increased system capacity, and possible deferment or elimination of capital expenditures for system improvements and expansion. There is also improved voltage regulation as a result of reducing feeder voltage drop. Research work included by this paper focuses on using branch exchange method to minimize losses and solve the problems over different radial configuration. Solution's algorithm for loss minimization has been developed based on two stages of solution methodology. The first stage determines maximum loss-reduction loop by comparing the size of circles for every loop. In a distribution system, a l oop i s associated b y a t ie-line and hence there are several l oops i n t he s ystem. T o o btain t he maximum loss-reduction loop, size of modified zero loss-change circles are compared, and the loop within the largest circle is identified for maximum loss-reduction. The second stage determines the switching operation to be executed in that loop to reach a minimum loss network configuration by comparing the size of the loop circle for each branch-exchange. The smallest circle is to be identified for the best solution; the size of the loop circle is reduced when the losses are minimized. The performance of the proposed branch exchange method is tested on 16-bus distribution systems.
Keywords
Branch exchange, Capital expenditures, Distribution systems, Loss minimization, Loss networks, Loss reduction, Network re-configuration, Radial configuration, Sectionalizing switch, Solution methodology, Switching operations, System Capacity, Two stage, Voltage drop, Voltage regulations, Engineering research, Voltage regulators, Local area networks
Divisions
fac_eng
Event Title
2010 1st International Conference on Energy, Power and Control, EPC-IQ01 2010
Event Location
Basrah, Iraq
Event Dates
30 November 2010 - 2 December 2010
Event Type
conference