Network Reconfiguration in Distribution Systems Based on Modified Sequential Switch Opening Method

Abstract

This paper proposes a modified method to minimize power losses through reconfiguration. A modified method for reconfiguration has been developed to search for optimal configuration systems under normal operation. Firstly, the original method is based on a sequential switch opening (SSO) has been implemented. The second method is based on a modified sequential switch opening (MSSO) which is carried out with MATLAB and MATPOWER tool. To validate the proposed method, the standard IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus distribution systems are selected to be tested. Simulation results are compared with two different methods to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed method.