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Distribution Systems Forward/Backward Sweep-based Power Flow Algorithms: A Review and Comparison Study

U. Eminoglu Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nigde University, Nigde, Turkey
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M. H. Hocaoglu Department of Electronics Engineering, Gebze Institute of Technology, Kocaeli, Turkey
Pages 91-110 | Received 06 Nov 2007, Accepted 19 May 2008, Published online: 11 Dec 2008
 
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Abstract

Because of different characteristic features of distribution networks, such as radial structure and high R/X ratio, distribution system load flow analysis differs significantly from transmission systems. Accordingly, a number of methods that are specially designed for the solution of the power flow problem in radial distribution systems are found in the literature. Most of the developed methods are based on the forward/backward sweep processes for the solution of the ladder networks. In this article, various distribution system load flow algorithms, based on the forward/backward sweeps, are reviewed, and their convergence ability is quantitatively evaluated for different loading conditions, R/X ratios, and sub-station voltage levels. Moreover, the effects of static load modeling on the convergence characteristics of algorithms are also investigated.

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