Abstract
ABSTRACT The paper presents a new and simple methodology for planning primary distribution networks. It enables distribution system planners to determine: optimum feeder routes, optimum wire sizes, optimum substation locations and optimum substation sizes. The objective is to achieve a reliable and efficient configuration to supply the given loads with an overall minimum investment. A criterion is established to determine the best feeder routing directly from the topology or the served area and load locations. An accurate representation for feeder cost models is presented and an economic loading limits for each feeder type are introduced. A sample planning study is presented to indicate that the proposed method is simple, fast, efficient, and hence, it can be very valuable for system planning engineers.
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