A constructal approach to power distribution networks design

Abstract

Superior, scalable grid topology that may provide for higher quality of service, survivorship capacity, and reconfiguration capability is a feature of modern grid architecture. The reported research is aimed at delivering a possible, constructal solution that is based on a minimum-redundant, scalable, reconfigurable topology that helps increasing the grid immunity to faults. We assume that a tree network serves nodes of consumption that are evenly distributed throughout the territory. All nodes are equally important and network survivability means delivering electrical energy to as many consumers as possible. The models and loads estimation is based on the load momentum method.