County Distribution Grid Planning Using K-Means and Whale Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional county power distribution network gridding planning methods are high in cost and unreasonable in division, failing to consider the impact of distributed resource access and landform variations.

Innovation Solution

A county power distribution network gridding planning method based on digital resource integration technology, utilizing geographic information, K-means clustering, and a self-adaptive multi-target whale optimization algorithm for primary, secondary, and third division of power supply grids, optimizing grid division and resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If conventional grid division method is used based only on terrain, then the division is simple to implement, but it does not consider the impact of distributed resource access and landform variations, leading to unreasonable division

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of implementationVSAvoiddivision rationality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the power distribution network into multiple hierarchical levels: first dividing the county into several grid regions based on terrain, then further dividing each grid into smaller basic grids. This multi-level segmentation allows the system to consider both broad terrain characteristics and local distributed resource variations, resolving the contradiction between implementation simplicity and division rationality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by allowing different grid division strategies for different regions based on their specific characteristics. Each grid region is divided according to its own terrain features, distributed resource distribution, and load characteristics, rather than applying a uniform division method across the entire county. This enables reasonable division that adapts to local conditions while maintaining overall system coherence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Manufacturing precision

If distributed resource access is fully considered in grid division, then the division becomes more reasonable and optimized, but the planning cost and computational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedivision rationalityVSAvoidplanning complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by first performing terrain-based grid division to establish a preliminary framework, then iteratively optimizing the division based on distributed resource access patterns. This staged approach allows the system to start with a simple, implementable baseline and progressively refine it, reducing overall planning complexity while achieving reasonable division that considers distributed resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by using an iterative optimization process that adjusts grid divisions based on distributed resource access patterns. The system dynamically refines the initial terrain-based division through multiple optimization iterations, allowing the division scheme to adapt to distributed resource distributions without requiring complete re-planning from scratch, thus managing complexity while improving rationality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If multiple optimization algorithms are used for grid division, then the resource absorption rate and network reliability improve, but the computational time and algorithm complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork reliabilityVSAvoidcomputational time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation to the optimization process by dividing it into three distinct stages: primary division using terrain data, secondary division using K-means clustering algorithm, and tertiary division using self-adaptive multi-target whale optimization algorithm. This segmented optimization approach allows each algorithm to focus on specific aspects of grid division, improving network reliability through comprehensive optimization while managing computational time by distributing the optimization workload across multiple specialized algorithms rather than using a single complex algorithm.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250252229A1County Power Distribution Network Gridding Planning Method and System Based on Digital Resource Integration Technology
Publication Date: 2025.08.07 GUIZHOU POWER GRID CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a county power distribution network gridding planning method and system based on a digital resource integration technology, comprising: acquiring geographic information of a county region, and conducting primary division of power supply grids; conducting secondary division of the power supply grids by using a K-means clustering algorithm; and selecting an optimal planning strategy and conducting third division of the power supply grids through a self-adaptive multi-target whale optimization algorithm. By studying the development and evolution mechanism of a county power distribution network in terms of time, space and resources, the planning and operation methods of the county power distribution network are combined to carry out resource digital integration, and conduct grid division on the county power distribution network. From the aspect of economy and safety, the multi-target collaboration planning model of the power distribution network is established, and an optimal planning scheme is selected.