Allocation of dispatchable DG and remotely controlled

line switches in power distribution network

A Report Submitted in
Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Technology

Submitted by
Rwngshad Giri Basumatary (1813005)
Rituraj Duarah (1813047)

Under the supervision of

Dr. Partha Kayal

Department of Electrical Engineering

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILCHAR
November 2021
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Abstract :

Remote controlled switches (RCS) are used to enhance the recovering

process of distribution grids. Commonly installed on MV-lines to sectionise
feeders, they are a cheap and efficient way to improve the B criterion as well
as the incident localisation speed.
A smart distribution system should restore service to interrupted customers
as quickly as possible after an outage. Upgrading manual switches to
remote-controlled switches (RCSs) enhances restoration capability.
The placement of RCSs should consider both functional and economic
requirements. We want to presents a systematic method to determine the set
of switches to be upgraded for an existing distribution system. The
maximum restoration capability is achieved by upgrading a near-minimum
number of manual switches to RCSs
Introduction :

Dispatchable DGs depend on the load demand for power generation. They
are installed independent of the weather constraints. The optimum placement
of DG unit plays a very significant part in the operation of distribution
networks.
The main motive of allocating distributed generation and remote controlled
line switches is power loss reduction and voltage profile improvement
amidst load variations. In order to achieve the desired objectives, the
objective function is formulated as a minimization function.
Objectives of The Project :

 To place the dispatchable generation unit in the distributed network.

 To minimize the loss and improve the voltage profile of the grid while it
supply in on-grid condition.
 To analyze the system reliability in supplying power in the off-grid
condition.
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