Co-Optimization of Damage Assessment and Restoration: A Resilience-Driven Dynamic Crew Allocation for Power Distribution Systems
Abstract: This study introduces a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model, effectively co-optimizing patrolling, damage assessment, fault isolation, repair, and load re-energization processes. The model is designed to solve a vital operational conundrum: deciding between further network exploration to obtain more comprehensive data or addressing the repair of already identified faults. As information on the fault location and repair timelines becomes available, the model allows for dynamic adaptation of crew dispatch decisions. In addition, this study proposes a conservative power flow constraint set that considers two network loading scenarios within the final network configuration. This approach results in the determination of an upper and a lower bound for node voltage levels and an upper bound for power line flows. To underscore the practicality and scalability of the proposed model, we have demonstrated its application using IEEE 123-node and 8500-node test systems, where it delivered promising results.
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