Optimized Surge Arrester Allocation Based on Genetic Algorithm and ATP Simulation in Electric Distribution Systems

The efficient protection of electric power distribution networks against lightning discharges is a crucial problem for distribution electric utilities. To solve this problem, the great challenge is to find a solution for the installation of surge arresters at specific points in the electrical grid a...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Vianna Soares Rocha, Raphael Pablo de Souza Barradas, João Rodrigo Silva Muniz, Ubiratan Holanda Bezerra, Igor Meireles de Araújo, Daniel de Souza Avelar da Costa, Abner Cardoso da Silva, Marcus Vinícius Alves Nunes, Jucileno Silva e Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
atp
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/21/4110