An open-source distribution system simulator has been developed for distributed resource
planning, harmonic studies, neutral-earth voltage studies, volt-var control studies, and other …

A great number of methods have been proposed for distributed generation (DG) placement
in distribution networks to minimize the power loss of Medium Voltage (MV) lines. However …

The IEEE Test Cases provide researchers with distribution system models that can be used
to validate new analytic methods. The newest of these models is the 8500-node test feeder …

This work presents a new formulation for the power flow problem, with explicit representation
of the neutral conductor and grounding. This methodology has been named the four …

Recent work in the field of distribution system analysis has shown that the traditional method
of peak load analysis is not adequate for the evaluation of emerging distribution system …

The efficiency of network reconfiguration depends on both the efficiency of the loss
estimation technique and the efficiency of the reconfiguration approach itself. We propose …

The growing participation of distributed generation in the electricity supply along with the
advances in smart grid technologies have emphasized the active role of distribution systems …

Grid monitoring is today essential to provide situational awareness and to enable the smart
management of distribution networks. Due to the diverse characteristics of the distribution …

This paper presents comparisons of two power flow methodologies for distribution system
analysis: the three-phase current injection method–TCIM and the forward/backward sweep …

The “Smart Grid” refers to various efforts to modernize the power grid through the application
of intelligent devices. This paper describes current thinking by members of the Distribution …