A Review on Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration Methods

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Abstract: Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration (DFR) is a critical analysis to optimize and control the distribution system and an important function of distribution automation system. Distribution feeders are configured radially. Their configurations may be varied with manual or automatic switching operations so that all of the loads are supplied with acceptable voltage levels, reduce power loss and enhance power quality. DFR also relieves the overloading of the network components. The change in network configuration is performed by opening sectionalizing (normally closed) and closing tie (normally open) switches of the network. These switching are performed in such a way that the radiality of the network is maintained and all of the loads are energized. This paper presents a review of Distribution Feeder Reconfiguration (DFR) methods which includes heuristic and genetic algorithm approach.