The improved clonal genetic algorithm & its application in reconfiguration of distribution networks

In this paper, a kind of genetic algorithm aiming to power system, i.e. predigestion of distribution networks, chromosome encoding strategy & improved clonal genetic algorithm, is proposed, based on the main genetic operator of clonal genetic algorithm & its nature. It can be used, to reduce the unsolvable code of the distribution system reconfiguration, to enhance the rate of the solvable code and to accelerate the calculating process, by the kind of genetic algorithm. The results of a example distribution system solved by the algorithm indicate the feasibility and validity of applications in distribution system reconfiguration.