this paper develops a model for distribution network expansion planning (dnep) considering reliability issues. with simultaneous switch placement and dnep, the proposed model tries to adequately consider the reliability issues in the planning stage in a way that the designed network has suitable performance from the reliability viewpoint. the reinforcement or installation of mv feeders and hv/m...

The distribution system is an important part that provides the final links between the utility and the customers. Most distribution systems in practice have a single-circuit main feeder and are radially configured. The radial distribution system is widely used because of its simple design, generally low cost and supportive protection scheme. This configuration suggests from a reliability point ...

Power distribution systems typically have tie and sectionalizing switches whose states determine the topological configuration of the network. The system configuration affects the efficiency with which the power supplied by the substation is transferred to the load. Power companies are interested in finding the most efficient configuration, the one which minimizes the real power loss of their t...

Abstract Reactive power dispatch based on static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) and photovoltaic (PV) sources in coordination with reconfiguration strategy is vital task to ensure reliable operation of modern radial distribution (RD) systems. This paper introduces a novel tree seed algorithm (TSA) improve the performance RD A variant TSA intelligent flexible mechanism search proposed create ...

The distribution networks can convincingly break down into small-scale self-controllable areas, namely microgrids (?G), to substitute ?Gs arrangements for effectively coping with perturbations. This flexible structure not only could potentially possess the strength recover quickly, but also ensures supply of vital loads and preserves functionalities under any contingency. To achieve these targe...