Carreno, E. M.Moreira, N. [UNESP]Romero, R. [UNESP]2014-05-272014-05-272007-12-01IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Vols 1-10. New York: IEEE, p. 288-293, 2007.http://hdl.handle.net/11449/70030Network reconfiguration is an important tool to optimize the operating conditions of a distribution system. This is accomplished modifying the network structure of distribution feeders by changing the open/close status of sectionalizing switches. This not only reduces the power losses, but also relieves the overloading of the network components. Network reconfiguration belongs to a complex family of problems because of their combinatorial nature and multiple constraints. This paper proposes a solution to this problem, using a specialized evolutionary algorithm, with a novel codification, and a brand new way of implement the genetic operators considering the problem characteristics. The algorithm is presented and tested in a real distribution system, showing excellent results and computational efficiency. © 2007 IEEE.engDistribution network reconfigurationGenetic algorithmsLoss reductionMetaheuristicsNetwork representationElectric lossesProblem solvingSwitchesGenetic operatorsNetwork reconfigurationNetwork structureElectric power distributionTrabalho apresentado em evento10.1109/PES.2007.385648WOS:000251345400058Acesso aberto2-s2.0-42549159480