Reliability assessment of distribution networs using sequential Monte Carlo simulation

This paper presents a Monte Carlo simulation approach to reliability evaluation of one distribution system. Stochastic model of distribution system components with Weibull distribution and Markov model of components are used. A set of system related reliability indices were calculated using sequential Monte Carlo simulation. The analysis was performed for a planned new 20 kV distribution network dedicated for supplying new highway road V-C. Monte-Carlo simulation was performed with full use of power restoration switches and full network load flow analysis. Load transfer was also considered to alleviate the overloading of distribution lines and transformers.