Reliability improvement of distribution networks: A case study of Duhok distribution network
Abstract
Power system is considered one of the most complicated infrastructures. The main components of the system are generation, transmission and distribution. The main function of the system is to supply consumers with electricity as economically and reliably as possible. In order to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers, the reliability of distribution system needs to be improved. Several strategies are in place in order to enhance the reliability of the distribution networks. The distribution system could encounter the challenges of aging infrastructure, environmental factors, and the rising in demand power which can cause frequent power interruptions. This paper aims to enhance the reliability of distribution networks by utilizing network reconfiguration techniques to improve voltage profiles, reduce power losses, and restore power to interrupt sections as quickly as possible in the event of a failure. Additionally, the study incorporates the use of fault passage indicator devices installed along the lines. These devices are intended to swiftly identify fault locations, thereby minimizing outage durations and further improving network reliability. An investment in these measures, can obtain significant reliability improvements in the network which at the end lead to consumer satisfaction and huge economic advantages for the system operator.
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