# A Time-Series Distribution Test System Based on Real Utility Data

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1906.04078 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1906.04078/

## Key facts

- Cited by 9 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 10 Jun 2019.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper, we provide a time-series distribution test system. This test system is a fully observable distribution grid in Midwest U.S. with smart meters (SM) installed at all end users. Our goal is to share a real U.S. distribution grid model without modification. This grid model is comprehensive and representative since it consists of both overhead lines and underground cables, and it has standard distribution grid components such as capacitor banks, line switches, substation transformers with load tap changer and secondary distribution transformers. An important uniqueness of this grid model is it has one-year smart meter measurements at all nodes, thus bridging the gap between existing test feeders and quasi-static time-series based distribution system analysis.