Simplified model of distribution network

based on minimum area and its application

The distribution networks feature diverse range of equipments and wiring, and the modeling and
techniques are essential to the construction of distribution automation. The modeling of power system
are mature, and the modeling method is very useful for analysis of power grid. Thus, the modeling of
power system are used in the transmission network, which is established based on study on the
structure and characteristics of transmission network, and applied successfully in the transmission
network. However, it is not much convenient for the distribution network, which will lead to complex
model, large admittance matrix, huge storage space and enormous data processing workload. A
simplified model of distribution network based on the minimum area is proposed in this paper. A region
means power supply range of distribution network, consisting of following primary equipments: feeder
segment, switch, bus segment, transformer and load etc. A minimum area means a minimum power
supply area for controlling and operating of distribution network, excluding inside switches, and the
operating status of the internal equipment is consistent (online or offline), so it's the smallest unit for
controlling and operating of distribution network. Based on the model of minimum area, a fault
diagnosis and location algorithm is developed for distribution network, especially for operating of loop
distribution network or with distributed power supply. Moreover, an optimum recovery program for
fault downstream power supply interrupted region is introduced. The simplified model of distribution
network based on the minimum area and the fault diagnosis and location algorithm thus developed is
very important for applicability and practicality of projects to promote the distribution feeder
automation.