Optimal electric distribution network configuration using adaptive sunflower optimization

Network reconfiguration (NR) is a powerful approach for power loss reduction in the distribution system. This paper presents method of network using adaptive sunflower optimization (ASFO) to minimize ASFO developed based on original (SFO) that inspired from moving sun. In ASFO, mechanisms including pollination, survival and mortality have been adjusted compared SFO fit with problem. The numerical results 14-node 33-node systems shown outperforms finding optimal configuration greater success rate better obtained solution quality. comparison other previous approaches also indicate has performance than methods term configuration. Thus, NR.