Load Balancing Based Distribution Network Reconfiguration Program

The MATLAB-based distribution network reconfiguration program utilizing load balancing principles has been fully debugged and validated. This implementation employs advanced optimization algorithms to reconfigure network topology by strategically opening and closing switches, ensuring balanced load distribution across all nodes. The core algorithm analyzes power flow patterns, identifies critical nodes with excessive loading, and computes optimal switching sequences to minimize system losses while maintaining operational constraints. Key functionalities include network topology processing using adjacency matrices, load flow calculations with Newton-Raphson methods, and multi-objective optimization incorporating loss minimization and load balancing criteria. The program features a structured parameter input system allowing users to define network configurations, load profiles, and constraint boundaries through configuration files or GUI inputs. The reconfiguration process systematically evaluates multiple network configurations using heuristic search techniques, comparing performance metrics like power loss reduction and load balance indicators. Implementation details include switch status encoding using binary variables, fitness function evaluation for configuration ranking, and convergence criteria for optimization termination. Designed with power system engineers in mind, the program provides comprehensive result visualization including reconfigured network diagrams, performance comparison charts, and detailed technical reports. The modular code architecture ensures easy integration with existing power system analysis tools while maintaining computational efficiency through vectorized MATLAB operations and optimized data structures.