Análisis multicriterio para la selección óptima de conductores en instalaciones eléctricas en medio y bajo voltaje considerando criterios económicos, de calidad y eficiencia de la potencia eléctrica

Abstract

This article establishes a generic methodology for the optimal selection of conductors, the main objective is to determine an optimal conductor, which maintains an adequate voltage level, reduces power losses and is as economical as possible. For this purpose, a multi criteria methodology was used, which was based on the CRITIC method to relate the calculated criteria, the method attributes weights or degrees of importance to each criterion. The case studies were the IEEE 4 and IEEE 13 system, each with 24 scenarios. For the calculation of the analyzed criteria, as well as the decision algorithm, the Matlab computational tool was used. Among the main results obtained, a notable improvement in the voltage profiles stands out, the power losses in the conductors decreased, a cost-benefit relationship was established between the cost of the conductor and each criterion analyzed. With the above, it is intended to provide an adequate solution for the selection of conductors, in distribution systems.