Meshing radial networks at 11kV

Benedict Ruben, Andrew Cross, Dani Strickland, Martin Aten, Robert Ferris

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Abstract

This project evaluates the benefits of meshing existing 11kV radial networks in order to reduce losses and maximise the connection of low carbon distributed generation. These networks are often arranged as radial feeders with normally-open links between two of the feeders; the link is closed only to enable continuity of supply to an isolated portion of a feeder following a fault on the network. However, this link could also be closed permanently thus operating the network as a meshed topology under non-faulted conditions. The study will look at loss savings and the addition of distributed generation on a typical network under three different scenarios; traditional radial feeders, fixed meshed network and a dynamic meshed network. The networks are compared in terms of feeder losses, capacity, voltage regulation and fault levels.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd IEEE PES international conference and exhibition on innovative smart grid technologies (ISGT Europe)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4577-1420-7
ISBN (Print)978-1-4577-1422-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event2nd IEEE PES international conference and exhibition on innovative smart grid technologies (ISGT Europe) - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 5 Dec 20117 Dec 2011

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE PES international conference and exhibition on innovative smart grid technologies (ISGT Europe)
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period5/12/117/12/11

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Keywords

  • distributed generation
  • meshed network
  • radial network
  • network losses

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