Abstract In an islanded Micro-Grid (MG), the use of conventional power flow analysis is not
effective as the voltage of slack bus and the frequency of the MG are assumed to be …

This tutorial summarizes recent advances in the convex relaxation of the optimal power flow
(OPF) problem, focusing on structural properties rather than algorithms. Part I presents two …

We propose a branch flow model for the analysis and optimization of mesh as well as radial
networks. The model leads to a new approach to solving optimal power flow (OPF) that …

Distributed resources (DR) provide several challenges to distribution system analysis due to
the models and solution techniques that are required for adequate representation and …

The paper presents a simple and efficient method for solving radial distribution networks.
The proposed method involves only the evaluation of a simple algebraic expression of …

This paper proposes a backward/forward sweep method to analyze the power flow in radial
distribution systems. The distribution system has radial structure and high R/X ratios. So the …

The paper presents a novel method using load flow for solving radial distribution networks.
The radial feature of the network has been fully exploited to develop an algorithm by a …

A simple and efficient method for solving radial distribution networks is presented. The
proposed method involves only the evaluation of a simple algebraic expression of receiving …

An efficient load flow solution technique is required as a part of the distribution automation
(DA) system for taking various control and operations decisions. This paper presents an …

A new formulation of the general capacitor placement problem taking into consideration
practical aspects of capacitors, the load constraints and the operational constraints at …