Distribution Network Restoration in a Multiagent Framework Using a Convex OPF Model

• Published in: IEEE transactions on smart grid Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 2618 - 2628
• Main Authors: Sekhavatmanesh, Hossein, Cherkaoui, Rachid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Piscataway IEEE 01.05.2019; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Computer simulation; Convex optimization; Data buses; Distribution management; distribution network; Global optimization; Load flow; Load modeling; Mathematical model; multi-agent; Multiagent systems; Networks; Optimization; Power flow; Protocols; Restoration; restoration service; sectionalizing switch; self-healing; Smart grid; Smart grids; Switches; Switching theory; tie switch

The ever-increasing requirement for reliability and quality of supply suggests to enable the self-healing features of modern distribution networks employing the intelligent measurement, communication, and control facilities of smart grids. In this paper, the concept of multiagent automation in smart...