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Network Reconfiguration For Load Balancing In Distribution Networks, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Velappa Ganapathy, G G. Jasmon

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A

Network reconfiguration of a power distribution system is an operation to alter the topological structure of distribution feeders by changing opedclosed status of sectionalising and tie switches. By transferring loads from the heavily loaded feeders to the lightly loaded ones, network reconfiguration can balance feeder loads and alleviate overload conditions of a network. The branch load-balancing index and the overall system load-balancing index are used to determine the loading conditions of the system and maximum system loading capacity. The index value has to be minimum in the optimal configuration of load balancing. For optimal load balancing condition the branch load-balancing …