Article ID: | iaor2006504 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 19 |
Issue: | 4 |
Start Page Number: | 2077 |
End Page Number: | 2085 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
Journal: | IEEE Transactions on Power Systems |
Authors: | Diaz-Dorado E., Pidre J.C. |
Keywords: | programming: dynamic |
This paper presents a method based on dynamic programming optimization to design distribution and industrial networks with unbalanced customers. Low-voltage and medium-voltage network customers can be three-phase (i.e., industrial and commercial) and single-phase (e.g., residential and rural areas). Moreover, American medium-voltage distribution networks have single-phase lines (rural areas) and three-phase lines (urban and primary feeders). Optimization of an unbalanced network implies optimal assignation of single-phase customers to each phase. This work considers different conductor types, tapering, power losses in lines, capacity and voltage drop constraints and deterministic loads, all employing single-phase and three-phase lines. The necessary modifications to apply it by single-wire earth return systems is presented.