Reconfiguration of Malali Distribution Network Using Whale Optimization Algorithm for Power Loss Reduction
Abstract
Power losses have become a common issue in modern distribution networks, often resulting in instability and inefficient power delivery to consumers. This study focuses on the reconfiguration of the Malali 11kV distribution feeder in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria, with the primary objective of minimizing technical power losses and enhancing the effective utilization of supplied energy. Whale Optimization Algorithm was utilized to achieve the network’s optimal reconfiguration. Malali’s 34 – bus network was employed as a study area, with network data sourced from appropriate authorities. The operational conditions of the feeder was analyzed using the N – R Load Flow techniques implemented in MATLAB, 2021. Following the reconfiguration, the following lines: lines; 22, 9, 1, 32 & line 6 were removed and substituted with line 35, 36, & 34. Total power loss was significantly reduced from 111.6 kW to 26.13 kW. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the Whale Optimization Algorithm in optimizing distribution feeder configurations and highlight its potential to support the development of a smarter and more efficient electricity distribution system.
Keywords
Newton Raphson Technique, Power loss, Whale Algorithms, Voltage profile improvement, Network Reconfiguration
Citations
IRE Journals:
Abubakar Maje , Isaac I. Alabi , A. E Airoboman , B. A Bukar
"Reconfiguration of Malali Distribution Network Using Whale Optimization Algorithm for Power Loss Reduction" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 608-618
IEEE:
Abubakar Maje , Isaac I. Alabi , A. E Airoboman , B. A Bukar
"Reconfiguration of Malali Distribution Network Using Whale Optimization Algorithm for Power Loss Reduction" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
About IRE Journals
IRE Journals is an open access online journals established with an aim to publish high quality of research work in various diciplines. We have more than 6 years in publications. Over 2500+ papers already published.
Important Links
For Authors
Volume 9:
Issue 1Volume 8:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 7:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 6:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 5:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 4:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12Volume 3:
Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7, Issue 8, Issue 9, Issue 10, Issue 11, Issue 12