scholarly journals Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation Using Metaheuristic Algorithm

2022 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 493-509
Author(s):  
D. Nageswari ◽  
N. Kalaiarasi ◽  
G. Geethamahalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Metaheuristic Algorithm

Optimal placement of distributed generation based on DISCO’s additional benefit using self adaptive levy flight based black widow optimization

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naga Lakshmi Gubbala Venkata ◽  
Jaya Laxmi Askani ◽  
Venkataramana Veeramsetty
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Additional Benefit ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Lévy Flight ◽  
Black Widow ◽  
Levy Flight ◽  
Simulation Performance ◽  
Self Adaptive

Abstract Optimal placement of Distributed Generation (DG) is a crucial challenge for Distribution Companies (DISCO’s) to run the distribution network in good operating conditions. Optimal positioning of DG units is an optimization issue where maximization of DISCO’s additional benefit due to the installation of DG units in the network is considered to be an objective function. In this article, the self adaptive levy flight based black widow optimization algorithm is used as an optimization strategy to find the optimum position and size of the DG units. The proposed algorithm is implemented in the IEEE 15 and PG & E 69 bus management systems in the MATLAB environment. Based on the simulation performance, it has been found that with the correct location and size of the DG modules, the distribution network can be run with maximum DISCO’s additional benefit.

scholarly journals A Novel Multiobjective Hybrid Technique for Siting and Sizing of Distributed Generation and Capacitor Banks in Radial Distribution Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3308
Author(s):  
Chandrasekaran Venkatesan ◽  
Raju Kannadasan ◽  
Mohammed H. Alsharif ◽  
Mun-Kyeom Kim ◽  
Jamel Nebhen
Keyword(s):  
Multiobjective Optimization ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Hybrid Method ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Grey Wolf Optimizer ◽  
Hybrid Technique ◽  
Metaheuristic Optimization

Distributed generation (DG) and capacitor bank (CB) allocation in distribution systems (DS) has the potential to enhance the overall system performance of radial distribution systems (RDS) using a multiobjective optimization technique. The benefits of CB and DG injection in the RDS greatly depend on selecting a suitable number of CBs/DGs and their volume along with the finest location. This work proposes applying a hybrid enhanced grey wolf optimizer and particle swarm optimization (EGWO-PSO) algorithm for optimal placement and sizing of DGs and CBs. EGWO is a metaheuristic optimization technique stimulated by grey wolves. On the other hand, PSO is a swarm-based metaheuristic optimization algorithm that finds the optimal solution to a problem through the movement of the particles. The advantages of both techniques are utilized to acquire mutual benefits, i.e., the exploration ability of the EGWO and the exploitation ability of the PSO. The proposed hybrid method has a high convergence speed and is not trapped in local optimal. Using this hybrid method, technical, economic, and environmental advantages are enhanced using multiobjective functions (MOF) such as minimizing active power losses, voltage deviation index (VDI), the total cost of electrical energy, and total emissions from generation sources and enhancing the voltage stability index (VSI). Six different operational cases are considered and carried out on two standard distribution systems, namely, IEEE 33- and 69-bus RDSs, to demonstrate the proposed scheme’s effectiveness extensively. The simulated results are compared with existing optimization algorithms. From the obtained results, it is observed that the proposed EGWO-PSO gives distinguished enhancements in multiobjective optimization of different conflicting objective functions and high-level performance with global optimal values.

Application of Tabu Search for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation for Loss Reduction

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 7190-7194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nattachote Rugthaicharoencheep ◽  
Thong Lantharthong ◽  
Awiruth Ratreepruk ◽  
Jenwit Ratchatha
Keyword(s):  
Tabu Search ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Loss Reduction ◽  
Placement Problem ◽  
Bus Voltage

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.

scholarly journals Optimal placement of distributed generation using colliding bodies optimization

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.3) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Gera Kalidas Babu ◽  
P V. Ramana rao
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Load Power ◽  
Colliding Bodies Optimization ◽  
Power Loss Reduction ◽  
Radial Distribution Networks ◽  
Distribution Generation

The present paper foremost objective is to resolve best practicable location of solar photovoltaic distribution generation (DG) of several cases using different distribution load power factors and to analyze power loss reduction. This objective achieved by a recent developed method, the so called colliding bodies’ optimization algorithm, to perceive optimum location. Performances of colliding bodies’ optimization algorithm have been evaluated and compared with other search algorithms. The execution to test viability and efficiency, the proposed collid-ing bodies’ optimization is simulated on standard IEEE 38 bus radial distribution networks. The acquired outcome from colliding bodies Optimization algorithm exhibits the possible location of distributed generation through different pre assumed load power factors compared to the other stochastic search bat and genetic algorithm.  

scholarly journals A Hybrid Evolutionary Approach to Design Off-Grid Electrification Projects with Distributed Generation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Avilés ◽  
J. C. Mayo-Maldonado ◽  
O. Micheloud
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Network Topology ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimal Number ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Evolutionary Approach ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Network Configuration ◽  
Optimal Network ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization Technique

A hybrid evolutionary approach is proposed to design off-grid electrification projects that require distributed generation (DG). The design of this type of systems can be considered as an NP-Hard combinatorial optimization problem; therefore, due to its complexity, the approach tackles the problem from two fronts: optimal network configuration and optimal placement of DG. The hybrid scheme is based on a particle swarm optimization technique (PSO) and a genetic algorithm (GA) improved with a heuristic mutation operator. The GA-PSO scheme permits finding the optimal network topology, the optimal number, and capacity of the generation units, as well as their best location. Furthermore, the algorithm must design the system under power quality requirements, network radiality, and geographical constraints. The approach uses GPS coordinates as input data and develops a network topology from scratch, driven by overall costs and power losses minimization. Finally, the proposed algorithm is described in detail and real applications are discussed, from which satisfactory results were obtained.

scholarly journals Loadability Investigation of Power System Network Integrated Distributed Generation Including Multi-Sector Consumers

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusran ◽  
Yuli Asmi Rahman ◽  
Prisma Megantoro
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Firefly Algorithm ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Stability Index ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Load Model ◽  
Voltage Curve ◽  
Actual Load ◽  
Curve Method

This article describes the hybrid approach of the Firefly Algorithm and power-voltage curve method in optimal placement of Distributed Generation while considering the actual load model. The actual load model is represented by six models. The six load models are a composite of industrial, residential, and commercial loads with dissimilar percentages. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 30 Bus is selected as the testing object for the proposed method. The optimal Distributed Generation placement process was performed using the Firefly Algorithm, while evaluation of optimal Distributed Generation on the loading and stability index is continued using the power-voltage curve method. The results show that commercial loads contribute to high power loss values. The optimal Distributed Generation integration results in an increase the stability index from 53.83% at initial conditions to 90.84% at maximum load level when increasing the maximum loading limit to 95%.

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