Reliability-oriented distribution network reconfiguration considering uncertainties of data by interval analysis

This paper presents a new reliability-oriented reconfiguration method to enhance distribution system performance. The major purpose is to deal with imprecision and ambiguity in reliability inputs, electrical parameters and load data. The presented method uses the interval analysis techniques to enclose data uncertainties and to maximize the possibility of reliability improvement and/or loss reduction. Case studies have demonstrated the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed reconfiguration method.

► We present a new reconfiguration method to enhance distribution reliability. ► Interval analysis is used to deal with uncertainties in reliability and network parameters. ► A new neighborhood search algorithm is used to find the optimized configuration. ► Case studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed approach.