Correcting Loose Connections in Distribution Networks from Two Perspectives: Loss Reduction and Power Outage

This paper is a report on an attempt to study fixing loose connections in an actual distribution network in Iran (Qazvin Power Distribution Company) from two angles: reducing loss and minimizing the costs emanating from power outage. The results show that fixing loose connections will only be cost-effective if account is taken of both loss reduction and outage costs. This finding can be used in making appropriate policies on correcting loose connections. This work was fully funded by the Qazvin Electric Distribution Company under contract number 420.