A new technique in Distribution Network reconfiguration for loss reduction and optimum operation

Optimal Operation of Distribution Network is one of the substantial matters in utilities. To achieve this, most of utilities intend to Distribution Automation System (DAS). One of the functions of DAS is fast and low cost network reconfiguration. Distribution Network Reconfiguration (DNR) is used for several purposes. The main purpose of network reconfiguration is total network loss reduction. In this paper a new algorithm for reconfiguration of distribution network is proposed. The new algorithm has been tested on several test networks, including a four feeder distribution test network of Qom City, and results are presented which show improved performance of the new algorithm.