Optimal distribution feeder routing and optimal substation sizing and placement using evolutionary strategies

A Novel Method for Optimal Location and Expansion of Subtransmission Substations Considering Existing Medium-Voltage Distribution Feeders

“…The constraints and solution procedures of these methods are different. It is possible to classify the presented plans through different viewpoints [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] :…”

“…• Classifying the methods based on the modeling of the distribution system • Classifying the methods based on planning interval • Classifying upon the optimization methods • Classifying based on assumed constraints Due to complex structure of distribution system, it is impossible to optimize the structure of the grid in a global manner. Thus, the system planning is divided into two subsets [1] : The first subset involves determination of location and sizing of substations (subtransmission and distribution) [2,3] . The second subset considers optimal routing of distribution feeders [4,5] .…”

Planning of large rural low-voltage networks using evolution strategies

“…In recent years, methods have been developed for network planning based on metaheuristic models: simulating annealing [11], [12], genetic algorithms [13], [14], evolution strategies [10], [15]- [19] and evolutionary programming [20]. In general, these works present applications for mv distributions networks, but they do not consider the simultaneous optimization of hv/mv substation locations and mv networks.…”

Models and Procedures for Electric Energy Distribution Planning. A Review

“…In the reviewed papers from the last years, there is a tendency to use evolutionary algorithms [Bouchard et al 1994, Lin et al 1998, Miranda et al 1994, Ramírez-Rosado, Bernal-Agustin 1998, Neimane, Andersson 1999, Skrlec 1996 and expert systems [Chen, Hsu 1989, Hsu, Chen 1990, Wong, Cheung 1987, Dueire, Carvalho 1996, Tumazos 1997] as solution procedures, obtain which have achieved good results with these techniques. Table I is presented as an annex, there the characteristics of each reviewed work is shown.…”

“…The subproblem of optimal dimensioning and/or location of electric distribution substations [Adams et al 1984, Adams, Laughton, 1973, Adams, Laughton, 1974, Afuso et al 1982, Bouchard et al 1994, Crawford, Holt Jr 1975, Holt Jr, Crawford 1976, Hongwei et al 1993, Masud 1974, Masud 1978. The subproblem of dimensioning and/or location of feeders [Adams, Laughton, 1974, Mikic 1986, Wall et al 1979.…”