Efficient three-phase power-flow method for unbalanced radial distribution systems

This paper presents an efficient three-phase power flow algorithm for distribution network analysis. A new transformer model with various connections is implemented in the forward/backward sweep power flow method. The developed method provides an effective solution to the singularity problem of the nodal admittance submatrices appeared in some transformer configurations. Different load models and capacitor banks are also implemented with any number of phases and any connection. The proposed load flow has been tested using both the IEEE 4 and 34 node test feeders. The obtained results show that the proposed load flow is very efficient and the numerical solution is identical to that provided with the IEEE data.