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This chapter presents an overview of power distribution networks. The description of the main components of a distribution network are given and various power flow models for the steady state analysis of distribution networks are formulated. The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources into the distribution level has transformed distribution networks into active ones. The basic functions of an advanced distribution management system for the control and monitoring of a distribution network are presented. Furthermore, methods for the operation of the network under normal and emergency operating conditions and for distribution network planning are presented.

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    Nikolaos C. Koutsoukis, Pavlos S. Georgilakis, George N. Korres & Nikos D. Hatziargyriou

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Appendix: Load and Line Data of Distribution Networks

Appendix: Load and Line Data of Distribution Networks

Table 15.B11 Load and line data of the 33-bus distribution network
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Table 15.B12 Load and line data of the 83-bus distribution network
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Table 15.B13 Load and line data of the 135-bus distribution network
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Table 15.B14 Load and line data of the 24-bus distribution network
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Koutsoukis, N.C., Georgilakis, P.S., Korres, G.N., Hatziargyriou, N.D. (2021). Distribution Systems. In: Papailiou, K.O. (eds) Springer Handbook of Power Systems. Springer Handbooks. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9938-2_15

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