Maximum loss reduction by optimal placement of capacitors on a distribution system

Author(s):  
B.V. Vibhute ◽  
H.P. Inamdar ◽  
S.A. Deokar
2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 7190-7194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nattachote Rugthaicharoencheep ◽  
Thong Lantharthong ◽  
Awiruth Ratreepruk ◽  
Jenwit Ratchatha

This paper presents the optimal and sizing of distributed generation (DG) placement in a radial distribution system for loss reduction. The main emphasis of this paper is to identify proper locations for installing DGs in a distribution system to reduce active power loss and improve bus voltages. Nevertheless, proper placement and sizing of DG units are not straightforward to be identified as a number of their positions and capacities need to be determined. It is therefore proposed in this paper to solve a DG placement problem based on a Tabu search algorithm. The objective function of the problem is to minimize the system loss subject to power flow constraints, bus voltage limits, pre specified number of DGs, and their allowable total installed capacity, and only one distributed generator for one installation position. The effectiveness of the methodology is demonstrated by a practical sized distribution system consisting of 69 bus and 48 load points. The results show that the optimal DG placement and sizing can be identified to give the minimum power loss while respecting all the constraints.


The paper analyses four types of DG (distributed generators) for their optimal placement in primary distribution system. They are sited and sized optimally to obtain maximum loss reduction. The ultimate objective of the adopted work in this paper is to identify the size and location of distributed generators for their placement in primary distribution network and to justify the economics of these placements. To serve the purpose, an analytical method is used in this paper for determination of sizes and sites for four DG types. The analytical method is considered suitable for the analysis purpose in proposed work. The paper presented a comprehensive analysis for four types of DGs for their placement in primary distribution system. The type 1 DG is capable of delivering real power only whereas type 3 DG is capable of providing real as well as reactive power to the distribution network. Out of other two types, type 2 can deliver only the reactive power whereas type 4 supplies active power but at the same time it consumes reactive power. The paper compares the economic feasibility of placement of four DG types in primary distribution system.


Nowadays, there is a large interest in the penetration of Distribution Generation Units in the Utility System. This penetration of Distribution Generation requires proper planning for the system while considering DG impact on the Distribution System. It requires attention towards DG location which place in the system and size of DG units. The proper location of DG should also be considered to reduce losses in the utility System. This Paper Proposes finding optimal site and size of DG in Distribution Systems and it is tested in IEEE 33 bus system. The loss reduction after placing DG is shown in the results.


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