Kazemi - Iran University of Science & Technology Department of Electrical Engineering
Heydari - Iran University of Science & Technology Department of Electrical Engineering
Pedram Razi - Iran University of Science & Technology Department of Electrical Engineering

This paper presents a new method for reconfiguration of the network in a distribution system. This method will find which one of tie lines should be opened first to obtain the lowest loss. Comparing this method with conventional methods shows that if the tie lines are opened respectively, one of the arrangements has the lowest loss. The proposed method of the highest loss reduction which leads to the most improvement in power delivery efficiency is tested on a 12.66 kV, 32-bus distribution system. The comparison of the results of the new method with the previous one is also presented.

distribution system, loss minimization, system reconfiguration