Authors : A. Zeblah , E. Chatelet , M. Samrout and H. Hamdaoui
Abstract: This electric power distribution system delivers power to the customers from a set of distribution substations. While, the transmission lines are configured in a meshed network, the distribution feeders are configured radially in almost all cases. The proposed problem in this research is to determine the optimal topology among a various alternatives. This problem is known as a problem of total investment-cost minimization, subject to power constraints. In fact, the study addresses an ant colony met-heuristic optimization method to solve this combinatorial problem. Due to the variation of demand the reconfiguration may be considered in 2 different situations. First, in the system planning or system design stage. The proposed met-heuristic determines the minimal investment-cost system configuration during the considered study period to satisfy power transit constraints. The Ant Colony Approach Algorithm (ACA) is required to identify the optimal combination of adding or cut off feeders with different parameters for the new topology design.
A. Zeblah , E. Chatelet , M. Samrout and H. Hamdaoui , 2009. Constructive Method For Electrical Power System Reconfiguration Using Ant Colony Algorithm. International Journal of Electrical and Power Engineering, 3: 7-12.