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Table 6 Reliability results obtained for five different scenarios of AR placement in the test system using the µ-KHSC algorithm

From: Reliability and efficiency enhancement of a radial distribution system through value-based auto-recloser placement and network remodelling

No. of ARs placed

Branch segments of test case for AR allocation

Unsupplied energy (kWh/year)

Cost of the unsupplied energy ($/year)

Total expected profit for a cumulated period of 20 years ($)

0 Base case

–

18,187.2018

107,863.6574

–

1

B10

15,340.7475

87,826.2270

366,227.6767

2

B10, B35

13,530.8143

75,271.4480

673,819.9401

3

B10, B27, B35

12,204.3642

66,287.5338

893,925.9635

4

B10, B27, B35, B52

10,971.0276

59,849.3838

1,051,660.7297

5

B10, B27, B35, B46, B52

10,452.6971

56,664.7861

1,129,683.4182