Models for conductor size selection in Single Wire Earth Return distribution networks

• Published in: 2013 Africon pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Bakkabulindi, Geofrey, Hesamzadeh, Mohammad R., Amelin, Mikael, Da Silva, Izael P.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.09.2013
• Subjects: Biological system modeling; Conductors; Earth; Impedance; Load modeling; Numerical models; Wires
• ISBN: 1467359408; 9781467359405
• ISSN: 2153-0025
• DOI: 10.1109/AFRCON.2013.6757773

The use of the ground as the current return path often presents planning and operational challenges in power distribution networks. This study presents optimization-based models for the optimal selection of conductor sizes in Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) power distribution networks. By using mixe...