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Planning of a Resilient Underground Distribution Network Using Georeferenced Data

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  • Alex Valenzuela

    (Electrical Engineering, Universidad Poliécnica Salesiana, Quito EC170146, Ecuador
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Esteban Inga

    (Electrical Engineering, Universidad Poliécnica Salesiana, Quito EC170146, Ecuador
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Silvio Simani

    (Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy)

Abstract

This study describes a practical methodology for a resilient planning and routing of power distribution networks considering real scenarios based on georeferenced data. Customers’ demand and their location are the basis for distribution transformer allocation considering the minimal construction costs and reduction of utility’s budget. MST (Minimum Spanning Tree) techniques are implemented to determine the optimal location of distribution transformers and Medium voltage network routing. Additionally, the allocation of tie points is determined to minimise the total load shedding when unusual and extreme events are faced by the distribution grid, improving reliability and resilience reducing downtime during those events. The proposed methodology provides a coverage of 100%, supplying electricity to the totality of customers within statutory limits during normal and unusual conditions.

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  • Alex Valenzuela & Esteban Inga & Silvio Simani, 2019. "Planning of a Resilient Underground Distribution Network Using Georeferenced Data," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(4), pages 1-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:12:y:2019:i:4:p:644-:d:206652
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    3. Alex Valenzuela & Iván Montalvo & Esteban Inga, 2019. "A Decision-Making Tool for Electric Distribution Network Planning Based on Heuristics and Georeferenced Data," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(21), pages 1-18, October.
    4. Alex Valenzuela & Silvio Simani & Esteban Inga, 2021. "Automatic Overcurrent Protection Coordination after Distribution Network Reconfiguration Based on Peer-To-Peer Communication," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-22, June.
    5. Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi & Usama Ameer Khan & Hafiz Waleed Ahmad & Sajid Ali & Dong Ryeol Shin, 2020. "A Techno-Economic Centric Integrated Decision-Making Planning Approach for Optimal Assets Placement in Meshed Distribution Network Across the Load Growth," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-71, March.
    6. Alex Guamán & Alex Valenzuela, 2021. "Distribution Network Reconfiguration Applied to Multiple Faulty Branches Based on Spanning Tree and Genetic Algorithms," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-16, October.
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