Abstract
Abstract:
Load balancing on phases is performed using a
conventional trial and error approach. With this approach,
service interruption is unavoidable; hence rearrangement of
consumers load distribution points on phases cannot be
performed frequently. Also phase voltage and current
imbalances might improve using this approach but the change
does last for too long. To get the secondary distribution to
operate at its optimal performance, a technique in the form of
remote and automated technology is needed. This paper
contributes such a technology at the low voltage side of the
distribution network. The proposed static transfer switching
technology is based on the open-transition switch that enables
transfer or arrangement of consumer loads in a three-phase
system within milliseconds and supervisory control system for
effective co-ordination, computational and control of other
intelligent units