A sustainable framework for multi-microgrids energy management in automated distribution network by considering smart homes and high penetration of renewable energy resources

The distribution system reconfiguration (DSR) is a complex large-scale optimization problem, which is usually formulated with one or more objective functions and should satisfy multiple sets of linear and non-linear constraints. As the exploration of feasible solutions in large and nonconvex search space of DSR is typically hard, it is important to develop efficient algorithms and methods for finding optimal solutions for DSR problem in reasonably short computational times. In traditional DSR, the configuration of distribution network can be changed by opening and closing sectional and tie switches, where active power losses are minimized, while radial network configuration and supply to all connected loads are both preserved. Accordingly, this paper provides a comprehensive review of a number of existing metaheuristic reconfiguration methods and introduces a novel efficient genetic algorithm (efficient GA) for DSR with loss minimization. In order to demonstrate benefits and effectiveness of the proposed efficient GA for DSR, the paper also provides a detailed comparison of results with an improved genetic algorithm (improved GA) for several test systems and real distribution networks. The obtained simulation results clearly show higher accuracy and improved convergence performance of the proposed efficient GA method, compared to the improved GA and other considered reconfiguration methods.

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A Comprehensive Review of Metaheuristic Methods for the Reconfiguration of Electric Power Distribution Systems and Comparison With a Novel Approach Based on Efficient Genetic Algorithm

Distribution systems play an important role, delivering the electric power of generation system to individual consumers. Distribution system reconfiguration (DSR) is a large-scale combinatorial optimization problem. For the last 45 years, the DSR problem has been widely studied; nowadays, DSR, combined with new challenges, is being highly investigated, as researchers aim to reach a better solution. This paper presents a complete review and classification of the most significant works to date, providing a literary framework for DSR specialists. A categorization of solution methods, case studies, and novelties of the most relevant works regarding DSR are provided. In order to establish a complete background, not only traditional approaches, but also those involving uncertainty, reliability, electricity market, power quality, distributed generation, capacitor placement, and switching time in DSR are highlighted. This framework can help researches to improve previous formulations and methods and can propose more efficient models to better exploit the existing infrastructure.

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Reconfiguration of Electric Power Distribution Systems: Comprehensive Review and Classification

This paper presents an Enhanced Marine Predators Algorithm (EMPA) for simultaneous optimal distribution system reconfigurations (DSRs) and distributed generations (DGs) addition. The proposed EMPA recognizes the changes opportunity in environmental and climatic conditions. The EMPA handles a multi-objective model to minimize the power losses and enhance the voltage stability index (VSI) at different loading levels. The proposed EMPA is performed on IEEE 33-bus and large-scale 137-bus distribution systems (DSs) where three distinct loading conditions are beheld through light, nominal and heavy levels. For the 33-bus DS, the proposed EMPA successfully reduces the cumulative losses by 72.4% compared to 70.36% for MPA for the three-loading levels simultaneously. As a result, significant voltage improvement is achieved for heavy, nominal and light loadings to be 95.05, 97, 98.3%, respectively. For the 137-bus DS, it successfully minimizes the losses of 81.16% under small standard deviation 4.76%. Also, the 83-bus test system is considered for fair comparative between the proposed and previous techniques. The simulation outputs revealed significant improvements in the standard MPA and demonstrated the superiority and effectiveness of the proposed EMPA compared to other reported results by recent algorithms for DSRs associated with DGs integration.

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Improving Distribution Networks’ Consistency by Optimal Distribution System Reconfiguration and Distributed Generations

In this article, a new implementation of Artificial Ecosystem Optimizer (AEO) technique is developed for distributed generators (DGs) and capacitors allocation considering the Reconfiguration of Power Distribution Systems (RPDS). The AEO is inspired from three energy transfer mechanisms involving production, consumption, and decomposition in an ecosystem. In the production mechanism, the production operator allows AEO to produce a new individual randomly, whereas the search space exploration can be improved as illustrated in the consumption mechanism and exploitation can be performed in the decomposition. A practical case study of 59-bus Cairo distribution system in Egypt is simulated with different loading percentages. For optimizing the performance of that practical network, the AEO algorithm is employed for different scenarios. Besides, the results obtained by recent optimization techniques which are Jellyfish Search Optimizer (JFS), Supply Demand Optimizer (SDO), Crow Search Optimizer (CSO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) are compared with the developed AEO. The simulation results demonstrate the efficacies and superiority of the AEO compared to the others. It surpasses the other algorithms in terms of obtaining the best, mean, worst, and standard deviations. After optimal RPDS and DGs placements, the power losses are decreased by 78.4, 77.84 and 71.4% at low, nominal and high levels, respectively. However, the best scenario with its application prospects is mentioned after optimal RPDS, DGs, and capacitors where the power losses are decreased by 68.8, 85.87 and 89.91% at low, nominal and high levels, respectively.

Reconfiguration of electrical distribution network-based DG and capacitors allocations using artificial ecosystem optimizer: Practical case study

As the distributed generation (DG) in a power supply and the user load demand constantly change in an actual distribution network, multiobjective optimal network reconfiguration considering variations in load and DG has become a major concern, which is important and required to make system operations safe and economical. The aim is to minimize the sum of the active power loss, the sum of the load balancing index and the sum of the maximum node voltage deviation index simultaneously during the reconfiguration period. Here, this article proposes a new Chaos Disturbed Beetle Antennae Search (CDBAS) algorithm to reduce the computational time and solve the multiobjective optimal problem of network reconfiguration. To adopt the Chaos Disturbed Beetle Antennae Search algorithm for solving this multiobjective problem, grey target decision-making technology is used to rank the beetles. Additionally, to the enhance the system static voltage stability and voltage quality, a grey target decision-making model is established to achieve a layer relationship between each index and the switching operation index. The plausibility and effectiveness of the presented methodology is verified on the modified IEEE 33, 69 and 118-Bus Test Radial Distribution Network. Finally, compared with other research methods in the literature, the CDBAS algorithm outperforms other algorithms and produces a quality decision solution.

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A Chaos Disturbed Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm for a Multiobjective Distribution Network Reconfiguration Considering the Variation of Load and DG

Aiming to improve the operation economy and power quality of distribution systems subject to the fluctuating and stochastic power outputs of distributed generation (DG) units and electric vehicles (EVs), a multiobjective optimization model for network reconfiguration and its corresponding solution method are proposed. First, a dynamic reconfiguration model is constructed based on the power loss rate (PLR) as well as the active power loss, the load balancing index and the maximum node voltage deviation, which serve as the optimization indexes. Second, the Levy flight and chaos disturbed beetle antennae search (LDBAS) algorithm is presented based on the grey target decision-making technique, which can not only improve the computational efficiency but also find the most satisfactory solution for the proposed dynamic reconfiguration model. Considering the uncertainties of loads and DG outputs, the influence on the load curve of EV connecting to the distribution network at different penetration rates and under different charging/discharging modes is analysed. Additionally, the modified IEEE 33-bus and 118-bus test radial distribution networks are simulated to verify the effectiveness and superiority of the presented reconfiguration model and the improved LDBAS method, and the results illustrate that the proposed reconfiguration method can improve the operation economy and power quality of the distribution system and encourage the penetration of EVs.

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Dynamic Reconfiguration of Multiobjective Distribution Networks Considering DG and EVs Based on a Novel LDBAS Algorithm

With the increased distributed generation (DG) and electric vehicle (EV) load penetration in distribution networks, it is more difficult to ensure the safe and economic operation of the distribution networks because of the great volatility and randomness of DG and EV loads. In this article, the uncertainties of wind power, photovoltaics, conventional loads, and EV loads are considered. Photovoltaics and conventional loads are related to solar radiation, and they are subtracted to form the net load. Then, the Wasserstein distance is used to divide the scene, and K-means clustering is used to reduce the scene, so the reconstruction analysis is carried out in the limited typical scene. In addition, to minimize network loss, load balance and maximum voltage deviation, a multiobjective game reconstruction model of the distribution network is established under the condition of satisfying network constraints. Moreover, the social beetle swarm optimization algorithm considering two social behaviors is adopted to solve the complex problem. Finally, the simulation results are verified on the standard IEEE-33 system and IEEE-118 system. The results show that the proposed strategy and algorithm can effectively reduce the network loss, improve the node voltage level and ensure that the load is not overloaded.

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An Improved Beetle Swarm Algorithm Based on Social Learning for a Game Model of Multiobjective Distribution Network Reconfiguration

Bi-Stage Operation Optimization of Active Distribution Networks with Soft Open Point Considering Violation Risk

Asymmetric phase distributed generation, which is widely used in distribution systems, aggravates the severity of the intrinsic three-phase unbalanced condition of distribution systems. To overcome these problems, operation optimization formulas of the three-phase unbalanced active distribution network (ADN) are established considering soft open point (SOP) and belong to a nonconvex quadratic programming (NQP) problem. However, in conventional methods, either approximations that are not valid for an unbalanced distribution system are used or convex relaxation methods are applied to primitive nonlinear optimization models. However, these methods do not guarantee a feasible optimization solution. Therefore, determining the solution to the NQP problem is challenging. In this article, we propose a parametric linear relaxation algorithm to obtain the optimal feasible solution by solving the operation optimization problem of the three-phase unbalanced ADN with the SOP. The parametric linear relaxation technique is constructed based on the properties of quadratic functions and the mean value theorem, and the NQP is converted to a series of parametric linear relaxation programming problems. The results revealed that the proposed algorithm can achieve the optimal and feasible solution and considerably reduce the computation time compared with an equivalent NLP optimization model for the same distribution system. 

Operation Optimization Adapting to Active Distribution Networks Under Three-Phase Unbalanced Conditions: Parametric Linear Relaxation Programming

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