Reliability is an essential factor in distribution networkt expansion planning. However,
standard distribution reliability assessment techniques rely on quantifying the impact of a pre …

In the past decade, enhancing the reliability of distribution networks by means of optimal
switch placement has attracted much attention. In the case of failures in a distribution feeder …

Sectionalizing switches (SSs) and tie lines play essential roles in reducing the duration of
customer interruptions in electricity distribution networks. The effectiveness of such assets is …

Optimal switch placement is of paramount importance for improving the reliability of power
distribution networks. In this context, this work proposes a model based on mixed-integer …

This paper proposes an optimization model for the joint planning of sectionalizing switches
(SSs), including remote-controlled switches (RCSs) and manual switches (MSs), and tie …

Different types of switches play different roles in the fault management procedure in
particular context of smart grid, which have different impact on system reliability. The …

The use of integrated systems allows you to improve and optimize the production process,
reduce human impact and speed up production. In this article, the authors considered the …

Power delivery with high reliability is one of the main objectives of any distribution system. In
this regard, system operators are adapting the traditional distribution systems with …

This study presents a new formulation regarding optimal placement and sizing of multi-type
distributed generations (DGs) and energy storage systems (ESSs) to enhance the reliability …

Microgrids are fundamental building blocks of smart grids. With increasing penetration of
renewable energy-based distributed generation (DG) in distribution systems, microgrid …