Performance Evaluation of Electrical Distribution System Implementing Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

This paper provides a comprehensive performance evaluation of electrical distribution systems using the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). By employing the IEEE 33 bus system as a test bed, the study demonstrates significant reductions in both active and reactive power losses as well as improved voltage stability through reconfiguration and time-based load segregation with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and forward-backward sweep algorithm. In practical applications, interventions in the Pattan region specifically the Nehalpora Feeder in Jammu and Kashmir led to a substantial decrease in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses from nearly 60% to around 15%. These gains were achieved by replacing bare LT lines with insulated Aerial Bunched Cables (ABC) and installing smart meters. Thereby, reducing power theft and enhancing energy auditing. The findings highlight RDSS's effectiveness in optimizing power distribution networks, reducing losses and improving service quality.