Methods, systems, and computer readable media for topology control and switching loads or sources between phases of a multi-phase power distribution system

A method for topology control and switching between phases in a multi-phase power distribution system, the method comprising:

• connecting a lateral line to a first set of phases of a multi-phase power distribution system via a switch, the switch, the switch comprising a plurality of feeder terminals configured to connect to the feeder conductors of the multi-phase power distribution system, the switch further comprising at least one output terminal configured to connect to the lateral line, and the switch further comprising a switch body, wherein the feeder terminals are spaced about the switch body, the switch further comprising a shaft and a rotatable contact member extending radially from the shaft for rotating within the switch body and selectively connecting the at least one output terminal to any one or more of the feeder terminals;
• and
• operating the switch to selectively change connection of the lateral line between the feeder conductors of the multi-phase power distribution system.

A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored therein executable instructions that when executed by the processor of a computer control the computer to perform steps comprising:

• connecting a lateral line to a first set of phases of a multi-phase power distribution system via a switch, the switch, the switch comprising a plurality of feeder terminals configured to connect to the feeder conductors of the multi-phase power distribution system, the switch further comprising at least one output terminal configured to connect to the lateral line, and the switch further comprising a switch body, wherein the feeder terminals are spaced about the switch body, the switch further comprising a shaft and a rotatable contact member extending radially from the shaft for rotating within the switch body and selectively connecting the at least one output terminal to any one or more of the feeder terminals;
• and
• operating the switch to selectively change connection of the lateral line between the feeder conductors of the multi-phase power distribution system.