New structural approach for distribution system reliability assessment

A new method is presented for distribution system reliability assessment Th e method brings two distinct features. The first one is related to minimal path determination and is mainly derived from an existing method by slight modifications. The second one is rebated to simulation of active failures a nd provides a considerable time saving. The principle depends on the S and SS groups, established for the nodes existing in basic minimal cut sets. Th e proposed method is applied to a sample distribution network and the repor ted numerical values are attained with less effort.