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New approximate optimization method for distribution system planning

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.49096· OSTI ID:6980204
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  1. Hiroshima Univ. (Japan). Faculty of Engineering
  2. Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc., Hiroshima (Japan)
An algorithm to obtain an approximate optimal solution to the problem of large scale radial distribution system planning is proposed. The distribution planning problem is formulated as a MIP (mixed integer programming) problem. The set of constraints of this problem is reduced to a set of continuous variable linear equations by using the fact that the basis of the simplex tableau consists of the power flow variables of radial branch. This linear problem is solved by pivot operations which correspond to a branch-exchange of the radial network. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of the algorithm.
OSTI ID:
6980204
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA) Vol. 5:1; ISSN 0885-8950; ISSN ITPSE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English