Optimal conductor selection in planning radial distribution systems

Journal Article · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.43199· OSTI ID:6957933

Tram, H N; Wall, D L

A last algorithm to help the distribution engineer select proper conductors for his feeder expansion plans is presented. The optimal conductor type is determined for each feeder segment to maintain an acceptable voltage profile along the entire feeder, minimizing capital investments and the cost of feeder losses. Lateral branches as well as regulators along the feeder are considered. In this paper, computer implementation of the algorithm is described. Its use in conjunction with an optimization model for configuration feeder networks to derive an overall distribution expansion plan is also discussed.

• Research Organization: Advanced Systems Technology, Westinghouse Electric Corp., 777 Penn Center Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6957933
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN ITPSE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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ALGORITHMS
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER NETWORKS
COST
ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
OPTIMIZATION
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS