A mixed integer program for the spanning distribution forest of a power network

Michael Palk, Raka Jovanovic, Stefan Vob

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Abstract

In this paper we focus on solving the graph problem of the spanning distribution forest of a power network (SDFPN). The interest for the SDFPN comes from the fact that it well represents practical problems related to the partitioning of power distribution systems. It is closely related to the problem of maximal partitioning of supply demand graphs (MPGSD) and the capacitated spanning forest (CSF) problem that are used for modeling similar real-world systems. It has an advantage, compared to these problems, that it incorporates constraints related to ampacity, radiality, and the balance of consumption/generation in a partition. In this work, a mixed integer program (MIP) is developed for finding optimal solutions for the SDFPN. Next, a greedy constructive algorithm is designed for finding feasible solutions for large problem instances at low computational costs. In the computational experiments, we evaluate the size of graphs that can be solved to optimality using the MIP. The solutions acquired in this way are used to assess the performance of the proposed greedy algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, AIAIM 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages48-55
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781538664452
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Jan 2019
Event2019 China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, AIAIM 2019 - Doha, Qatar
Duration: 1 Jan 20194 Jan 2019

Publication series

Name2019 China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, AIAIM 2019

Conference

Conference2019 China-Qatar International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Applications to Intelligent Manufacturing, AIAIM 2019
Country/TerritoryQatar
CityDoha
Period1/01/194/01/19

Keywords

  • Graph partitioning
  • Greedy algorithm
  • Mixed integer programming
  • Power network
  • Spanning distribution forest

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