Metodologia de Otimização para Alocação Ótima de Medidores em Sistemas de Distribuição de Energia Elétrica

: The present paper proposes an optimization approach for the optimal placement of measurers in electrical energy distribution systems with the purpose of improving the state estimation process by using the available measurements. For that purpose, the integer metaheuristic known as Artificial Immune Systems is used to determine the best network points to place measurers under the observability standpoint. In order to perform the state estimation, the weighted least square method of literature is applied. Two case studies involving two widespread distribution networks for planning and operation studies are presented to assess the proposed approach.