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Modern network reconfiguration techniques for service restoration in distribution systems: A step to a smarter grid

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents state of the art reconfiguration techniques used for service restoration in distribution systems under different practical considerations. The different formulations of the problem together with the different solution methods are presented to show the advantages and disadvantages of each formulation and each solution. Other aspects that enhance the solution practicability such as load variations, load priority, cold load pickup, network connectivity representation, and existence of distributed generation are considered with directions for future research to convert current distribution system into an automatic self-healing system, which is the main pillar of the smart grid. The control method and the communication techniques used in the execution of the reconfiguration problem solution are highlighted and the new research directions in each issue are emphasized. The conclusion about the reconfiguration problem the formulation, the solution method, and the guidelines about unexplored research areas in this topic are presented at the end of the paper.

Source: Alexandria Engineering Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2018.03.011

Authors: Ahmed E.B. Abu-Elanien, M.M.A. Salama, Khaled B. Shaban

Institutions: Dhofar University, Alexandria University, University of Waterloo, Qatar University

Language: English

Topic: Optimal Power Flow Distribution

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,900