Distribution feeder energy conservation by using heuristics fuzzy approach

This paper presents a feeder reconfiguration algorithm for the line loss reduction and feeder load balance. A heuristics based fuzzy strategy and constrained fuzzy operation are applied in the problem for the purpose of efficiency. A new network configuration is obtained through the proposed algorithm, by which line loss reduction and feeder load balance can be achieved at the same time. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated by employing the feeder switch operation scheme to a practical distribution system of Taiwan Power Company. The desired switching operations can be fulfilled in a very efficient manner, as indicated from the results. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.