Research Article

Optimal Recloser Placement in Distribution System Considering Maneuver Points, Practical Limitations, and Recloser Malfunction

Table 6

Reliability indices and optimal solutions of three scenarios for different numbers of reclosers in real test system.

ScenarioSAIFI (Int/cr)SAIDI (hr/cr)CAIDI (hr/crI)ENS (kWh)OFORPOMPPONPDCL

Four RECs
116.54818.6961.12984864.83.59842, 3, 4, 21PredeterminedUnlimited1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46
216.54817.7661.07354862.13.50623, 4, 21, 234, 7, 21, 33Unlimited1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46
316.54817.8151.07654861.93.51112, 3, 4, 224, 9, 23, 30(F1-F2), (F3-F4)1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46

Eight RECs
116.54818.0291.08954862.73.53232, 3, 4,6, 21, 23, 28, 42PredeterminedUnlimited1, 5, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46
216.54816.7581.01274858.53.40642,3,4,9,22,23,29,444, 7, 22, 30Unlimited1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25,27,32,43,46
316.54817.0951.03304860.23.43993, 4, 18, 19, 21, 23, 27, 404, 5, 23, 27(F1–F4), (F2-F3)1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 32, 43, 46

Twelve RECs
116.54817.2881.04474860.83.45902, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23, 35, 40PredeterminedUnlimited1, 5, 8, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46
216.54815.7610.952434855.83.30782, 3, 4, 5, 14, 20, 22, 23, 25, 30, 37, 394, 5, 22, 47Unlimited1, 6, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46
316.54816.0780.971554856.43.3392, 3, 4, 6, 7, 15, 20, 22, 23, 28, 38, 404, 8, 23, 27(F1-F2), (F3-F4)1, 5, 8, 11, 12, 17, 25, 27, 32, 43, 46