Title :
Closure to Discussion on “Imposing Radiality Constraints in Distribution System Optimization Problems”
Author :
Lavorato, Marina ; Franco, John F. ; Rider, Marcos J. ; Romero, Ruben
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Eng. Eletr., UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Paulista, Brazil
Abstract :
We commend the authors of for bringing up a relevant issue: the mathematical formulation of radiality constraints in optimization problems at medium voltage levels. Certainly, smart power distribution systems demand of analytical optimization tools able to deal with radiality constraints in an efficient and compact way.
Keywords :
optimisation; power distribution; distribution system optimization problem; imposing radiality constraint; medium voltage levels; smart power distribution systems; Joining processes; Mathematical model; Optimization; Planning; Programming; Proposals; Topology;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRS.2012.2236475