Optimization of network reconfiguration by using Particle swarm optimization

Reconfiguration of radial distribution system is a significant way of altering the power flow through the lines. This paper presents a novel method to interpret the network reconfiguration problem with an objective of minimizing real power loss and simultaneously, improving the voltage profile in radial distribution system (RDS). A Meta-heuristic Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is used to reconfigure and recognize the optimal tie switches for reduction of real power loss in a radial distribution system. Different scenarios of reconfiguration of distributed network are precise to study the performance of the proposed technique. The constraints of voltage and branch current carrying capacity are incorporated in the assessment of the objective function. The proposed method has been tested on IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus systems at different load patterns to demonstrate the performance and effectiveness of the predictable method. The outcomes attained, illustrates that improvement in voltages and a reduction in the real power loss.

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