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Smart Metering Based Approach for Phase Balancing in Low Voltage Distribution Systems

The paper proposes a heuristic approach to resolve the phase balancing problem in LV distribution networks. The approach is based upon the recordings of electricity of the consumers (endowed with smart meters) for a week-long study period. The results obtained for a real LV distribution feeder that serves a rural area using the information provided by smart meters demonstrate the performance of proposed approach, leading at a decrease of energy losses (from 6.43% to 2.49%).

Author(s):

Gheorghe GRIGORAS    
"Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi
Romania

Bogdan-Constantin NEAGU    
"Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi
Romania

Florina SCARLATACHE    
"Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi
Romania