An Improved Initial Network for Distribution Network Planning Algorithms

Robert John Millar; Eero Saarijärvi; Matti Lehtonen

doi:10.15866/iree.v9i3.792

An Improved Initial Network for Distribution Network Planning Algorithms

Robert John Millar^(1*), Eero Saarijärvi⁽²⁾, Matti Lehtonen⁽³⁾

^(*) Corresponding author

Authors' affiliations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/iree.v9i3.792

Abstract

This paper proposes a pragmatic method for generating an initial electricity distribution network topology that minimizes the time-expensive optimization requirements to produce a close-to-optimum solution network. The argument is made that an algorithm that realistically considers the factors that influence the topology and specifications of a distribution network from the outset is as important as the optimization procedure, and given the myriad close-to-optimum solutions and the impossibility of reaching the theoretically optimum solution in real network plans, a good initial network is extremely valuable. Accordingly, a previously published method to produce initial networks, where the initial power flow assumed that loads and substations were homogeneous, is extended and refined to cope with the heterogeneous nature of real networks.
Copyright © 2014 Praise Worthy Prize - All rights reserved.

Keywords

Distribution Networks; Planning Algorithms; Reliability

Full Text:

PDF

References

I.J. Ramírez-Rosado, J.A. Dominguez-Navarro, New multiobjective tabu search algorithm for fuzzy optimal planning of power distribution systems, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 21, no. 1, February 2006, pp. 224-233.

A.M. Cossi, L.G.W. da Silva, R.A.R. Lázaro, J.R.S. Mantovani, Primary Power Distribution Systems Planning Taking into Account Reliability, Operation and Expansion Costs, Generation, Transmission & Distribution (IET), vol.6, n.3, March 2012, pp. 274 – 284.

E. Miguez, J. Cidras, E. Diaz-Dorado, J.L. Garcia-Dornelas, An improved branch-exchange algorithm for large-scale distribution network planning, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 17, no. 4, November 2002, pp. 931- 936.

E. Diaz-Dorado, J. Cidras, E. Miguez, Application of evolutionary algorithms for the planning of urban distribution networks of medium voltage, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 17, no. 3, August 2002, pp. 879-884.

K. Nara, H. Kuwabara, M. Kitagawa, K. Ohtaka, Algorithm for Expansion Planning in Distribution Systems Taking Faults into Consideration,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 9, no. 1, February 1994, pp. 324-330.

B. Cannas, G. Celli, F. Pilo, Optimal MV Distribution Networks Planning With Heuristic Techniques, 1999 IEEE Africon, September 28-October 1, 1999, Cape Town, South Africa.

W. Zhang, H. Cheng, S. Wang, Y. Li, J. Wang, Distribution Network Planning Based on Tree Structure Encoding Partheno-Genetic Algorithm, Third International Conference on Electric Utility Deregulation and Restructuring and Power Technologies, April 6-9, 2008, Nanjing, China.

V. Miranda, J.V. Ranito L.M. Proenca, Genetic algorithms in optimal multistage distribution network planning, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 9, no. 4, November 1994, pp.1927-1933.

E.G. Carrano, L.A.E. Soares, R.H.C. Takahashi, R. Saldanha, O.M. Neto, Electric distribution network multiobjective design using a problem-specific genetic algorithm, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol . 21, April 2006, pp. 995-1005.

Saarijarvi, E., Millar, J., Niskanen, J., Nieminen, T., Lehtonen, M., Distribution network topology planning using life cycle cost driven cost surfaces in the internodal parameter computation, (2013) International Review of Electrical Engineering (IREE), 8 (1), pp. 395-402.

E. Saarijärvi, M. Koivisto, J. Niskanen, J. Millar, M. Lehtonen, Generating Fault Rate Surfaces using Network Fault Statistics and Geographic Information, accepted for publication in Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES), 2014.

R. J. Millar, M. Lehtonen, E. Saarijarvi, Switch and Reserve Connection Placement in a Distribution Network Planning Algorithm, IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology, October 30-November 2, 2012, Auckland, New Zealand.

Millar, R., Saarijärvi, E., Lehtonen, M., Hyvärinen, M., Niskanen, J., Hämäläinen, P., Electricity Distribution Network Planning Algorithm Based on Efficient Initial and Radial-to-Full Network Conversion, (2013) International Review of Electrical Engineering (IREE), 8 (3), pp. 1076-1090.

R. J. Millar, S. Kazemi, M. Lehtonen, and E. Saarijärvi, “Impact of MV Connected Microgrids on MV Distribution Planning, “ IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 3, no. 4, December 12, pp. 2100 – 2108.

Refbacks

There are currently no refbacks.

Username
Password
Remember me