Mathematical Optimization in Active Power Distribution Systems (Slides)

Part 1:
�Learn fundamentals of distribution-level power flow and optimal power flow modeling, especially,
�Unique challenges to modeling optimization problem for power distribution systems.
�Related aspects of computational complexity due to mutual coupling.
�Unbalanced loading conditions, and control of legacy devices.
�Learn how to cast distribution system applications as an optimization problem and methods to relax or approximate the formulation to achieve a tractable model.
Part 2:
�Understand two specific distribution level applications modeled as optimization problems:
�Resilience Advancement using PVs
�DG-Assisted Resilient Restoration
�Learn how to model and solve distribution optimization problems as optimal power flow models with use cases.
�Learn how to test and validate example ADMS applications