Power Flow Analysis for Balanced and Unbalanced Radial Distribution Systems
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This paper reports on an efficient method of power flow analysis for solving balanced and unbalanced radial distribution systems. The radial distribution system is modelled as a series of interconnected single feeders. Using Kirchoff’s laws, a set of iterative power flow equations was developed to conduct the power flow studies. Due to the voltage dependency of loads in distribution systems, various static load models are incorporated in the power flow algorithm to obtain better and more accurate results. The computer software implemented in this power flow method was then developed using C++ and successfully applied to several practical radial distribution networks. The convergence patterns of this power flow method for the various load models were also analysed. In addition, the effects of system characteristics on the convergence of the method are highlighted.
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