RT Journal Article
T1 Advanced Distribution System Optimization: Utilizing Flexible Power Buses and Network Reconfiguration
A1 Clavijo Camacho, Jesús
A1 Ruiz Rodríguez, Francisco Javier
A1 Sánchez Herrera, María Reyes
A1 Cruz Álamo, Álvaro de la
A1 Clavijo Camacho, Jesús
AB The increasing integration of distributed generation (DG) and the rise of microgrids havereshaped the operation of distribution systems, introducing both challenges and opportunities foroptimization. This study presents a methodology that combines network reconfiguration with theintegration of buses with flexible power in order to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness ofdistribution networks. Flexible buses, which aggregate multiple microgrids or controllable distributedresources, function as control points that can dynamically adjust active and reactive power withinpredefined limits. This capability allows for more precise management of power flows, enabling thesystem to respond to fluctuations in generation and demand. The proposed optimization frameworkaims to minimize the total operational costs, including power losses and the use of flexible power,while adhering to system constraints. The methodology is evaluated through case studies on twodistribution systems: the Kumamoto and IEEE-33 systems. The results indicate a 43.9% reduction inpower losses for the Kumamoto system and a 66.6% reduction for the IEEE-33 system, along withnotable cost savings in both cases. These outcomes demonstrate the potential benefits of incorporatingflexible power buses in modern radial distribution networks, showing their role in adapting to variousoperational scenarios and supporting the integration of distributed generation and microgrids.
PB MDPI
SN 2076-3417 (electrónico)
YR 2024
FD 2024-11
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/24552
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/24552
LA eng
NO Clavijo-Camacho, J., Ruiz-Rodríguez, F. J., Sánchez-Herrera, R., & Alamo, A. C. (2024). Advanced Distribution System Optimization: Utilizing Flexible Power Buses and Network Reconfiguration. In Applied Sciences (Vol. 14, Issue 22, p. 10635). MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210635
NO This paper is framed in the project “Integral control system to optimize the microgrids energy demand” and was supported by the grant PID2020-117828RB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and, by Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. In addition, the author Jesus Clavijo-Camacho is enjoying a INVESTIGO research fellowship funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU.
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 31 may 2026