کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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704921 | 1460924 | 2012 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

The paper presents a technique to investigate the problem associated with the optimal location of remote terminal units (RTUs) within distribution networks. The RTUs enable monitoring different locations, which are linked to the central control room (CCR) through a communication system. The multi-population real-coded genetic algorithm (GA) is used as an optimization technique to select the optimal locations of RTUs. The objective function in the optimization technique is to minimize the total cost including the capital costs and the running cost. The capital costs of RTUs include installing and relocating RTUs. In addition, technical factors, e.g. the node-voltage level and load importance, are added to the objective function to extend the optimization process in a general form. The optimal location of the RTUs is based on the load type, load capacity, level of voltage drop and failure rate. A part of the Egyptian distribution network is used as a real test system to show the validity, capability and efficiency of the proposed technique. A real network is chosen since it is intended to implement the obtained results in the real distribution system.
► Optimal locations of RTUs in distribution networks are defined using GA technique.
► The overall cost is minimized and the network performance is improved.
► Results showed significant cost reduction compared to the actual network situation.
► Technical factor are included and caused major performance enhancement.
Journal: Electric Power Systems Research - Volume 89, August 2012, Pages 165–170