Journal of Applied Sciences ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 21-30.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.0255-8297.2017.01.003

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Improved Estimation of Distribution Algorithm (EDA) for Locating Fault Sections in Distribution Networks

WANG Si-ming, TONG An-rong   

  1. School of Automation and Electrical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
  • Received:2015-07-22 Revised:2015-12-13 Online:2017-01-30 Published:2017-01-30

Abstract:

In locating fault sections on the feeder of a distribution network, artifcial intelligence algorithms have shortcomings such as large initial population, too many iterations and premature convergence.Thus, an algorithm for distribution estimation based on bacterial foraging (BF-EDA) is proposed.To enhance local optimization capability and avoid premature estimation of distribution algorithm (EDA), bacterial foraging behavior is introduced into the EDA.Experimental results show that the BF-EDA can effectively locate faults in a multiple source ring-open distribution network with good accuracy, rapidity and fault tolerance.

Key words: estimation of distribution algorithm (EDA), bacterial foraging, distribution network, fault location

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