Optimal locations and sizing of capacitors in radial distribution systems using mine blast algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00202-016-0475-1
Abstract: In this paper, a mine blast algorithm (MBA) is proposed for optimal allocations and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First, the most candidate buses for installing capacitors are suggested using loss sensitivity factors… read more here.
Keywords: blast algorithm; mine blast; sizing capacitors; radial distribution ... See more keywords
Losses in Water Distribution Systems: A Complexity Theory Perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-018-1976-7
Abstract: Water Distribution Systems (WDSs) have losses, which are difficult to be eliminated due to the complex socio-technical nature of these systems. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on losses in WDSs, which… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; water; water distribution; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Detection of Emerging through-Wall Cracks for Pipe Break Early Warning in Water Distribution Systems Using Permanent Acoustic Monitoring and Acoustic Wave Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-020-02560-1
Abstract: Smart water networks, created using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, have been increasingly adopted by water utilities across the world. This research focuses on the use of smart water technologies for detecting newly formed through-wall… read more here.
Keywords: pipe break; water; break early; water distribution ... See more keywords
Analysis of Solution Quality of Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithms for Service Restoration in Distribution Systems
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DOI: 10.1007/s40313-017-0344-9
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative study of six multiobjective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) with the node-depth encoding (NDE) which have been used to solve the service restoration in distribution systems. The study has been divided into… read more here.
Keywords: restoration; restoration distribution; distribution systems; service restoration ... See more keywords
A Multi-objective Approach for Optimized Monitoring of Voltage Sags in Distribution Systems
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DOI: 10.1007/s40313-018-0371-1
Abstract: Voltage sags are among the most relevant power quality disturbances. Furthermore, they also have high occurrence rates. Their stochastic nature makes monitoring difficult and causes significant losses to power utilities and customers. This paper presents… read more here.
Keywords: voltage sags; power quality; power; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Improvement of Reliability Indices and Costs in Distribution Systems Considering Multiple Scenarios Through Switch Reallocation
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DOI: 10.1007/s40313-020-00652-2
Abstract: This paper presents a method for improving indices and costs associated with reliability in radial distribution systems through switch placement using genetic algorithms. On this paper, the switch allocation problem will be solved with a… read more here.
Keywords: improvement reliability; reliability indices; indices costs; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Assessing impacts of energy storage on resilience of distribution systems against hurricanes
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DOI: 10.1007/s40565-019-0557-y
Abstract: This paper develops a comprehensive framework to analyze the impact of energy storage on improving the resilience of distribution systems against hurricanes. This paper first develops a spatio-temporal model of progressing hurricane when making landfall… read more here.
Keywords: energy storage; resilience distribution; distribution systems; systems hurricanes ... See more keywords
A linear two-stage method for resiliency analysis in distribution systems considering renewable energy and demand response resources
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.11.067
Abstract: Abstract Due to the unique structure and special characteristics of electric distribution networks, along with the increase in the number and severity of the natural disasters in recent years, presenting a proper framework and procedure… read more here.
Keywords: two stage; resiliency; renewable energy; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Multi-objective optimal operation of integrated thermal-natural gas-electrical energy distribution systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115951
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes a multi-objective optimal energy flow problem in the integrated energy distribution systems including electrical, thermal, and natural gas distribution networks. From the mathematical perspective, the electrical network is considered unbalanced and… read more here.
Keywords: energy distribution; energy; multi objective; distribution systems ... See more keywords
Fuzzy logic-based autonomous controller for electric vehicles charging under different conditions in residential distribution systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2017.03.009
Abstract: Abstract Integrating a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in the distribution system without a communication infrastructure exhibits several issues that need to be handled by electric utilities. Robust autonomous controllers are crucial in this case… read more here.
Keywords: system; electric vehicles; distribution systems; controller ... See more keywords
A two-level ANN-based method using synchronized measurements to locate high-impedance fault in distribution systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106576
Abstract: Abstract This paper describes a new method for locating and identifying high-impedance fault in medium-voltage networks of unbalanced distribution systems, considering: load variation, reconfiguration, distributed generation, fault resistance variation, inaccuracy in feeders data, and protection… read more here.
Keywords: fault; method; high impedance; distribution systems ... See more keywords