Voltage Profile Improvement in Active Distribution Networks Using Hybrid WOA-SCA Optimization Algorithm

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Selim ◽  
Salah Kamel ◽  
Francisco Jurado
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Voltage Profile Improvement ◽  
Active Distribution Networks

scholarly journals Voltage Control and Power Loss Reduction in Distribution Networks using Distributed Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2863-2867
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Vector Method ◽  
Index Vector ◽  
Power Loss Reduction ◽  
Whale Optimization

Distributed generation (DG) units can provide many benefits when they are incorporated along the distribution network/system. These benefits are more if DG units are connected at suitable nodes with appropriate rating otherwise, they may cause to increased power loss and poor voltage profile. In this work, optimal allocation (both location and size) problem is solved by considering power loss minimization as an objective function. An analytical method “index vector method (IVM)” is applied to find DG location. A new optimization algorithm “Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA)” is employed to determine the DG rating. Two popularly known test systems “IEEE 33 & IEEE 69”bus systems are used to evaluate the efficacy of IVM and WOA.

scholarly journals Reactive Power Support in Radial Distribution Network Using Mine Blast Algorithm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsin Shahzad ◽  
Qazi Shafiullah ◽  
Waseem Akram ◽  
Muhammad Arif ◽  
Barkat Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Annual Cost ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Priority List ◽  
Mine Blast Algorithm ◽  
Power Loss Reduction ◽  
Voltage Profile Improvement

The passive power distribution networks are prone to imperfect voltage profile and higher power losses, especially at the far end of long feeders. The capacitor placement is studied in this article using a novel Mine Blast Algorithm (MBA). The voltage profile improvement and reduction in the net annual cost are also considered along with minimizing the power loss. The optimization problem is formulated and solved in two steps. Firstly, the Voltage Stability Index (VSI) is used to rank the nodes for placement of the capacitors. Secondly, from the priority list of nodes in the previous step, the MBA is utilized to provide the optimal location and sizes of the capacitors ensuring loss minimization, voltage profile improvement, and reduced net annual cost. Finally, the results are tested on 33 and 69 radial node systems in MATLAB. The results for the considered variables are presented which show a significant improvement in active and reactive power loss reduction and voltage profile with lesser reactive power injection.

scholarly journals Optimal Allocation of DSTATCOM in Distribution Network Using Whale Optimization Algorithm

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3445-3449 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Balamurugan ◽  
T. Yuvaraj ◽  
P. Muthukannan
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Stability Index ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Static Compensator

This paper deals with a new approach implemented to decrease power losses and improve voltage profile in distribution networks using Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM). DSTATCOM location can be determined by the voltage stability index (VSI) and sizing can be identified by nature inspired, recently developed whale optimization algorithm (WOA). To check efficacy, the proposed technique is tested on two standard buses: Indian rural electrification 28-bus and IEEE 69-bus distribution systems. Obtained results show that optimal allocation of DSTATCOM effectively reduces power losses and improves voltage profile.

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