LAPSE:2023.36072
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LAPSE:2023.36072
Generalized Distribution Feeder Switching with Fuzzy Indexing for Energy Saving
Whei-Min Lin, Wen-Chang Tsai
June 9, 2023
The objective of this study is to analyze feeder loss minimization and load balance under given constrains. Effective methods are required for feeder switching/reconfiguration. Feeder switching is a mixed-integer large-scale combinatorial problem for optimization, not easily solvable with classical optimization techniques, especially involving a great number of switches. This paper proposes a fuzzy indexing algorithm for feeder switching, with membership functions defined for switches such as thermometers or indices. The optimal switches can be determined through fuzzy index operations. With membership functions defined, the developed method used numerical operations for indices instead of the “set” operation or the min-max operations of traditional fuzzy algorithms. The optimization problem becomes a simple numeric calculation instead of a large-scale sorting problem and is much faster than most algorithms. It greatly reduces the computation time and enhances efficiency, which is suitable for either planning or operation purposes. Many algorithms were tested with three typical examples chosen for illustration, including the “optimal” results with an exhausted search. It shows that the proposed algorithm is very effective and can balance the load to reduce the loss and costs in obtaining the solution.
Keywords
fuzzy algorithm, load balance, membership functions, network reconfiguration
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Lin WM, Tsai WC. Generalized Distribution Feeder Switching with Fuzzy Indexing for Energy Saving. (2023). LAPSE:2023.36072
Author Affiliations
Lin WM: School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Tan Kah Kee College, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou 363105, China
Tsai WC: School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Tan Kah Kee College, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou 363105, China [ORCID]
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Processes
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11
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5
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1572
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-05-21
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2227-9717
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PII: pr11051572, Publication Type: Journal Article
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