An Optimal Composition and Placement of Automatic Switches in DAS

Author

Lim, Inseop ; Sidhu, Tarlochan S. ; Choi, M.S. ; Lee, S.J. ; Ha, B.N.

Author_Institution

Univ. of Ontario Inst. of Technol., Oshawa, ON, Canada

Volume

28

Issue

3

fYear

2013

fDate

Jul-13

Firstpage

1474

Lastpage

1482

Abstract

This paper proposes an algorithm for determining the optimal composition which means number of links and section switches in a feeder and placement of automatic switches in a distribution automation system (DAS). A DAS is configured by automatic switches and reclosers on a power distribution line. The composition and placement of switches affect the operational applications of a DAS. More switches lead to better DAS operation but also to increased cost and maintenance. Thus, this paper proposes an approach to determining the optimal composition and placement of automatic switches. Additionally, the proposed algorithm is developed considering various system topologies in a real field. The algorithm was tested on an example power distribution system with eight-feeders and on a real power distribution system operated by KEPCO in Young-Deung-Po and Jeju, South Korea.

Keywords

power distribution lines; power engineering computing; switches; DAS; Jeju; KEPCO; South Korea; Young-Deung-Po; automatic switch; distribution automation system; power distribution line; power distribution system; section switch; Control systems; Maintenance engineering; Minimization; Power distribution lines; Reliability; Topology; Automatic switch (AS); DAS configuration; distribution automation system (DAS); optimal switch placement; power distribution system;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TPWRD.2013.2239314

Filename

6506996