Optimal implementation of feeder automation in medium voltage distribution networks

The distribution automation studies include intelligent local automation arrangements. The profitability of the new technique was evaluated by comparing the costs of the automation investments to the savings obtained in the economic impact of interruptions. Feeder Automation reduces the restoration time and outage time of the system after a fault and increases the reliability of the system. In this study, the objective function is to achieve the lowest installation cost of the feeder terminal units versus the benefit obtained by decreasing the outage time.