Distribution systems play an important role, delivering the electric power of generation
system to individual consumers. Distribution system reconfiguration (DSR) is a large-scale …

The distribution system reconfiguration (DSR) is a complex large-scale optimization
problem, which is usually formulated with one or more objective functions and should satisfy …

This paper proposes a mixed-integer conic programming formulation for the minimum loss
distribution network reconfiguration problem. This formulation has two features: first, it …

This paper proposes a new methodology to optimize network topology and placement of
distributed generation (DG) in distribution network with an objective of reduction real power …

This paper proposes a reconfiguration methodology based on a cuckoo search algorithm
(CSA) for minimizing active power loss and the maximizing voltage magnitude. The CSA …

Electrical distribution network reconfiguration is a complex combinatorial optimization
process aimed at finding a radial operating structure that minimizes the system power loss …

The loss minimum reconfiguration problem in the open loop radial distribution system is
basically one of complex combinatorial optimization, since the normal open sectionalizing …

This paper presents allocation of power losses to consumers connected to radial distribution
networks before and after network reconfiguration in a deregulated environment. Loss …

An evolutionary programming (EP) based technique has been presented for the optimal
placement of distributed generation (DG) units energized by renewable energy resources …

Reconfiguration of radial distribution networks is becoming a viable solution for improving
the performance of distribution networks. Configurations may be varied with manual or …