Abstract. In order to achieve the reconstruction of distribution network, the partition method and the parallel tabu search algorithm were introduced. Distribution network was simplified as ring network which only contained branch-groups, and the necessary conditions for the reconstruction of the distribution network was put forward. In the solving process, First step chose the broken branch-groups, father and son linked list which was formed by depth first search was used to judge network structure. Then, partition theory which could reduce complexity was introduced to decompose the solution neighborhood of TS into subneighborhood, then different tabu lengths made solution more diverse, then processors were used to parallel search. The simulation results verified the validity of the improved method.
IntroductionDistribution network reconstruction is a control method which achieves optimal operation of the distribution network, and is an important part of the study of automation. Under normal operating conditions, the distribution dispatchers according to the operation requirements adjust the distribution network structure through the switch operation, on the one hand, load balancing, eliminating overload [1,3] to improve the quality of power supply; On the other hand, decreasing network loss [2], improving the system stability. When the system is failure, power dispatchers should quickly isolate faults, reduce the blackout range, and rapidly restore the electricity. Distribution Network Reconfiguration used in power distribution networks can improve the security, economy and reliability of the distribution network. Therefore, the study of distribution network reconfiguration problem has important practical significance.The reconstruction of the distribution network is a multi-constrained multi-objective nonlinear combinatorial optimization problems [4], the present solution algorithm can be roughly divided into the following categories: 1) Traditional mathematical optimization algorithm [5][6][7], namely, direct use of the existing mathematical optimization principle for reconstruction. Such methods are "greedy" search algorithm difficult to apply the large-scale network.2) Heuristic algorithms, including the branch exchange method [8][9][10] and the optimal flow pattern method [11][12], although the combination of the physicalAfter the power flow system's operation mode is adjusted (such as modified power generation, load, network topology, etc), the system's power flow may not keep balance.characteristics of distribution network reconfiguration, but each time optimization search is only part of the sub-space, lack of global optimization in the mathematical sense.3) Artificial intelligence algorithms, including simulated annealing [13] , genetic algorithm [14] , tabu search (Tabu Search, TS) [15] , particle swarm optimization algorithm. These methods obtained the global optimal solution with very good results, but some methods were influenced by the network size, the initial solution and other factors, and inc...