scholarly journals Whale Optimization Algorithm Based Technique for Distributed Generation Installation in Distribution System

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 442-449
Author(s):  
Mohd Nurulhady Morshidi ◽  
Ismail Musirin ◽  
Siti Rafidah Abdul Rahim ◽  
Mohd Rafi Adzman ◽  
Mohamad Hatta Hussain

This paper presents Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) Based Technique for Distributed Generation Installation in Transmission System. In this study, WOA optimization engine is developed for the installation of Distributed Generation (DG). Prior to the optimization process, a pre-developed voltage stability index termed Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) was used as an indicator to identify the location for the DG to be installed in the system. Meanwhile, for sizing the DG WOA is employed to identify the optimal sizing. By installing DG in the transmission system, voltage stability and voltage profile can be improved, while power losses can be minimized. The proposed algorithm was tested on 30-bus radial distribution network. Results obtained from the EP were compared with firefly algorithm (FA); indicating better results. This highlights the strength of WOA over FA in terms of minimizing total losses.

Author(s):  
Mostafa Elshahed ◽  
Mahmoud Dawod ◽  
Zeinab H. Osman

Integrating Distributed Generation (DG) units into distribution systems can have an impact on the voltage profile, power flow, power losses, and voltage stability. In this paper, a new methodology for DG location and sizing are developed to minimize system losses and maximize voltage stability index (VSI). A proper allocation of DG has to be determined using the fuzzy ranking method to verify best compromised solutions and achieve maximum benefits. Synchronous machines are utilized and its power factor is optimally determined via genetic optimization to inject reactive power to decrease system losses and improve voltage profile and VSI. The Augmented Lagrangian Genetic Algorithm with nonlinear mixed-integer variables and Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm have been implemented to solve both single/multi-objective function optimization problems. For proposed methodology effectiveness verification, it is tested on 33-bus and 69-bus radial distribution systems then compared with previous works.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3445-3449 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Balamurugan ◽  
T. Yuvaraj ◽  
P. Muthukannan

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 2392-2398

The prime motto of the electrical power system is to provide the good and high quality power to the consumers. As the life in the society is expanding hugely, hence the need of the electrical power is additionally expanding suggestively. In this manner expanding the power generation as well as beating the significant issues in the electrical distribution system has turned into a test. The strange conditions can't be normal however when happened; the recuperation ought to be made as quickly as time permits. In this work, a modern artificial intelligence based algorithm is implemented for the reconfiguration of an electrical radial distribution network. This algorithm helps to bring down the active power loss and intensify the voltage profile of the network. This paper has proposed a nature-based guided metaheuristic Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA). WOA is motivated by the smart foraging approach of the humpback whales. To ratify the efficiency of the proposed approach, WOA is successfully simulated on IEEE standard 69 bus and 119 bus system.


Author(s):  
E. M. Abdallah ◽  
M. I. El Sayed ◽  
M. M. Elgazzar ◽  
Amal A. Hassan

Research on the integration of renewable distributed generators (RDGs) in radial distribution systems (RDS) is increased to satisfy the growing load demand, reducing power losses, enhancing voltage profile, and voltage stability index (VSI) of distribution network. This paper presents the application of a new algorithm called ‘coyote optimization algorithm (COA)’ to obtain the optimal location and size of RDGs in RDS at different power factors. The objectives are minimization of power losses, enhancement of voltage stability index, and reduction total operation cost. A detailed performance analysis is implemented on IEEE 33 bus and IEEE 69 bus to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm. The results are found to be in a very good agreement.


Author(s):  
Madhvi Gupta ◽  
N. K. Sharma ◽  
A. K. Gupta

Voltage delivery stability is frequently used to analyze power delivery systems. Under stressed condition, these indices denote the flexibility of voltage stability condition and predict the voltage collapse phenomenon by weak area clustering. The prediction of voltage collapse is very important for the smooth operation of power system, so that situation of voltage collapse could be avoided. For small transmission system, these indices work satisfactorily. In the present work, a large transmission system equivalent to 205 bus Indian transmission system has been examined. The Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) proposed has been applying to test the system under consideration. Various aspects of power delivery system for example voltage profile, maximum load-ability limit, weakest bus and the different weak area clustering have been examined. Although the FVSI values obtained in the test result are capable of identifying the weak buses of the system, yet they vary in a non-linear manner i.e. for increasing values of load, the FVSI values first increase and then decrease.


2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kumar ◽  
P. Renuga

Application of UPFC for enhancement of voltage profile and minimization of losses using Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI)Transmission line loss minimization in a power system is an important research issue and it can be achieved by means of reactive power compensation. The unscheduled increment of load in a power system has driven the system to experience stressed conditions. This phenomenon has also led to voltage profile depreciation below the acceptable secure limit. The significance and use of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices and capacitor placement is in order to alleviate the voltage profile decay problem. The optimal value of compensating devices requires proper optimization technique, able to search the optimal solution with less computational burden. This paper presents a technique to provide simultaneous or individual controls of basic system parameter like transmission voltage, impedance and phase angle, thereby controlling the transmitted power using Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) based on Bacterial Foraging (BF) algorithm. Voltage stability level of the system is defined on the Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) of the lines. The IEEE 14-bus system is used as the test system to demonstrate the applicability and efficiency of the proposed system. The test result showed that the location of UPFC improves the voltage profile and also minimize the real power loss.


Author(s):  
Mahesh Kumar ◽  
Perumal Nallagownden ◽  
Irraivan Elamvazuthi ◽  
Pandian Vasant ◽  
Luqman Hakim Rahman

In the distribution system, distributed generation (DG) are getting more important because of the electricity demands, fossil fuel depletion and environment concerns. The placement and sizing of DGs have greatly impact on the voltage stability and losses in the distribution network. In this chapter, a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has been proposed for optimal placement and sizing of DG to improve voltage stability index in the radial distribution system. The two i.e. active power and combination of active and reactive power types of DGs are proposed to realize the effect of DG integration. A specific analysis has been applied on IEEE 33 bus system radial distribution networks using MATLAB 2015a software.


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.


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