scholarly journals Multi-Objective Grey Wolf Optimization for Optimal Allocation of Distributed Generators in Distribution Networks

The power loss in the radial distribution network is appreciable as compared to transmission network. To reduce the power loss in distribution network which is radial in nature, the solution methodology adopted in this paper is optimal placement of distributed generators (DG). The optimization incorporated is Multi-objective Grey Wolf Optimization (MOGWO). The optimization is accomplished for three different cases. In each case two objective functions are simultaneously optimized to obtain non-dominated solutions using Multi-objective Grey Wolf Optimization. Case (1): To minimize the real power loss and maximize the savings obtained due to DG installation. Case (2): To minimize real power loss and maximum voltage deviation in the network. Case (3): To minimize real power loss and rating of DG installed. MOGWO method maintains an archive which contains pareto-optimal solutions. The archive mimics the behaviour of grey wolves. MOGWO method is verified on radial distribution networks. The effectiveness of the optimization method is proven by comparing the results with other optimization methods available in the literature.

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 917-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Sharma ◽  
Smarajit Ghosh

Purpose This paper aims to develop a capacitor position in radial distribution networks with a specific end goal to enhance the voltage profile, diminish the genuine power misfortune and accomplish temperate sparing. The issue of the capacitor situation in electric appropriation systems incorporates augmenting vitality and peak power loss by technique for capacitor establishments. Design/methodology/approach This paper proposes a novel strategy using rough thinking to pick reasonable applicant hubs in a dissemination structure for capacitor situation. Voltages and power loss reduction indices of distribution networks hubs are shown by fuzzy enrollment capacities. Findings A fuzzy expert system containing a course of action of heuristic rules is then used to ascertain the capacitor position appropriateness of each hub in the circulation structure. The sizing of capacitor is solved by using hybrid artificial bee colony–cuckoo search optimization. Practical implications Finally, a short-term load forecasting based on artificial neural network is evaluated for predicting the size of the capacitor for future loads. The proposed capacitor allocation is implemented on 69-node radial distribution network as well as 34-node radial distribution network and the results are evaluated. Originality/value Simulation results show that the proposed method has reduced the overall losses of the system compared with existing approaches.


Author(s):  
A. V. Sudhakara Reddy ◽  
M. Damodar Reddy ◽  
M. Satish Kumar Reddy

This manuscript presents a feeder reconfiguration in primary distribution networks with an objective of minimizing the real power loss or maximization of power loss reduction. An optimal switching for the network reconfiguration problem is introduced in this article based on step by step switching and simultaneous switching. This paper proposes a Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm to solve the feeder reconfiguration problem through fitness function corresponding to optimum combination of switches in power distribution systems. The objective function is formulated to solve the reconfiguration problem which includes minimization of real power loss. A nature inspired Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm is utilized to restructure the power distribution system and identify the optimal switches corresponding minimum power loss in the distribution network. The GWO technique has tested on standard IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus systems and the results are presented.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 5787
Author(s):  
S. Angalaeswari ◽  
P. Sanjeevikumar ◽  
K. Jamuna ◽  
Zbigniew Leonowicz

This paper proposes the hybrid sequential quadratic programming (SQP) technique based on active set method for identifying the optimal placement and rating of distribution generation (DG) incorporated in radial distribution systems (RDS) for minimizing the real power loss satisfying power balance equations and voltage limits. SQP runs quadratic programming sequentially as a sub-program to obtain the best solution by using an active set method. In this paper, the best optimal solution is selected with less computation time by combining the benefits of both classical and meta-heuristic methods. SQP is a classical method that is more sensitive to initial value selection and the evolutionary methods give approximate solution. Hence, the initial values for the SQP technique were obtained from the meta–heuristic method of Parameter Improved Particle Swarm Optimization (PIPSO) algorithm. The proposed hybrid PIPSO–SQP method was implemented in IEEE 33-bus RDS, IEEE 69-bus RDS, and IEEE 118-bus RDS under different loading conditions. The results show that the proposed method has efficient reduction in real power loss minimization through the enhancement of the bus voltage profile.


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