This paper presents a comprehensive study on monoand multi-objective approaches for electrical distribution network design using particle swarmoptimization (PSO). Specifically, two distribution network design problems, i.e., static and expansion planning, are solved using PSO. The network planning involves optimization of both network topology and branch conductor sizes. Both the planning probl...

The classical optimization problem for reducing investment costs and energy loss in radial distribution systems is addressed through a strategy of linear approximations and new variable representation. The linear approximation of the problem is performed in two main aspects: one is by using Support Hipper-planes (SH) allowing the approximation of the loss function in each branch of the distribu...

Abstract: The paper develops a multi-objective planning framework for distribution network expansion with electric vehicle charging stations. Charging loads are modeled in the first place, and then integrated into the optimal distribution network expansion planning. The formulation is extended from the single objective of the economic cost minimization into three objectives with the additional ...