Analytic considerations and design basis for the IEEE distribution test feeders
File(s)
Accepted version
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
For nearly 20 years the Test Feeder Working Group of the Distribution System Analysis Subcommittee has been developing openly available distribution test feeders for use by researchers. The purpose of these test feeders is to provide models of distribution systems that reflect the wide diversity in design and their various analytic challenges. Because of their utility and accessibility, the test feeders have been used for a wide range of research, some of which has been outside the original scope of intended uses. This paper provides an overview of the existing distribution feeder models and clarifies the specific analytic challenges that they were originally designed to examine. Additionally, the paper will provide guidance on which feeders are best suited for various types of analysis. The purpose of this paper is to provide the original intent of the Working Group and to provide the information necessary so that researchers may make an informed decision on which of the test feeders are most appropriate for their work.
Date Issued
2018-05-01
Date Acceptance
2017-10-03
Citation
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2018, 33 (3), pp.3181-3188
ISSN
0885-8950
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Start Page
3181
End Page
3188
Journal / Book Title
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
Volume
33
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant Number
EP/K03619X/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering
Distribution system analysis
power simulation
power modeling
smart grid
test systems
POWER-FLOW METHOD
DISTRIBUTION-SYSTEMS
LOAD-FLOW
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
MICROGRIDS
VOLTAGE
0906 Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Energy
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2017-10-10