Optimal design of electrical power distribution grid spacers using finite element method

Spacers in the compact power distribution network are essential components for support, organization, and spacing of conductors. To improve reliability these have an optimized design, it is necessary to evaluate performance variation their geometric parameters. The analysis fundamental, considering that there several models available validated by electric utilities. Due various possible design shapes, use model reduce potential located specific sites, improving component, as higher electrical results a greater chance failure occur. finite element method (FEM) stands out evaluating potential. In this paper, FEM used variations vertical horizontal dimensions spacers 13.8 kV grid. analyzed relation behavior regarding on surface. From variations, means mixed-integer linear problem (MILP), replacing output with ReLU substitute model, obtain spacer more efficiency be semi-insulated networks.