METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TOPOLOGY CONTROL AND SWITCHING LOADS OR SOURCES BETWEEN PHASES OF A MULTI-PHASE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

摘要

A switching system for switching between phases in a multi-phase power distribution system includes a switch for selectively connecting a lateral line to feeder conductors of different phases in a multi-phase power distribution system. Feeder terminals of the switch are configured to connect to feeder conductors of the multi-phase power distribution system. At least one output terminal of the switch is configured to connect to the lateral line. The feeder terminals are spaced about the body of the switch. A shaft and a rotatable contact member extending radially from the shaft are configured for rotating within the switch body to selectively connect the at least one output terminal to any one or more of the feeder terminals. At least one controller operates the switch to selectively change connection of the lateral line between the feeder conductors.