A Heuristic Multiobjective Method for Radial Distribution Networks Reconfiguration. (26th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shojaeian, Shahrokh; Ghandehari, Ebrahim
• Other Names: Smith I. Academic Editor.; Suman B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Chinese journal of engineering. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-11-26
• Subjects: Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Periodicals
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/654074
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-8063

Abstract

Abstract : This paper introduces a novel algorithm for radial distribution networks reconfiguration, called "Sifting algorithm." It not only has a simple structure but also has high speed and accuracy. It works by eliminating infeasible states and reduces the search space and then it uses a simple method to find optimum answer in remaining space. To ensure the effectiveness of this algorithm, a 16-switch test network was tested and the results were compared with three other well-known algorithms. The results of simulations showed high speed and accuracy of this algorithm.