A switch placement algorithm to reduce the impact of distribution network maintenance in continuity indexes

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Keywords:

Distribution network, Optimization, Switch Placement, SAIFI, SAIDI

Abstract

The main objective of power distribution utilities is to provide power to their consumers with the smallest number and duration of interruptions, which is why they are evaluated by continuity indexes such as SAIDI and SAIFI. Sometimes, interruptions are needed to expand the network or for maintenance operations. This paper proposes an innovative method to evaluate the best place to install switches based on graph theory and centralities measurements to prevent disconnecting unnecessary customers in a maintenance event. The algorithm is demonstrated step-by-step with a simple example of a theoretical distribution network and then applied to the IEEE 123 bus test case for a comprehensive evaluation

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Author Biographies

Armando, Unisinos University

Armando Leopoldo Keller obtained a Bsc. in Electrical Engineering at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos (2014); Msc. in Electrical Engineering at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos (2017); PhD student in Applied Computing at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos. Professor at UNISINOS University in Electrical Engineering undergraduate program.

Rodrigo Figueiredo, Unisinos University

Rodrigo Figueiredo obtained a Bsc. in Electrical Engineering at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos (2005); Msc. in Applied Computing at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos (2009); PhD in Geology at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - Unisinos (2016). He is a  Professor at UNISINOS University in Electrical Engineering undergraduate and graduate program.

Sandro, Unisinos University

Sandro Jose Rigo obtained a Bsc in Computer Science at Pontif´ıcia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do ´ Sul - PUCRS (1990); MsC in Computer Science at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS (1993); PhD in Computer Science at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS (2008). He was a Post-doctorate at Friedrich-Alexander Universitat Erlangen-N ¨ urnberg/Germany (2018). Professor at UNISINOS University and Researcher in the Applied Computing Graduate Program (UNISINOS/PPGCA). Dean of the UNISINOS Polytechnic School. Consultant on innovation and information technology. Research project coordinator at UNISINOS.

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2024-04-13

How to Cite

Keller, A. L., Figueiredo, R., & Rigo, S. J. (2024). A switch placement algorithm to reduce the impact of distribution network maintenance in continuity indexes. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 22(5), 394–399. Retrieved from https://latamt.ieeer9.org/index.php/transactions/article/view/8679

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Vol. 22 No. 5 (2024): Ordinary Issue

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Computing