Application of Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Distribution Network Reconfiguration

2015 ◽  
Vol 785 ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Aimi Idzwan Tajudin ◽  
Ahmad Asri Abd Samat ◽  
Pais Saedin ◽  
Mohamad Adha Mohamad Idin
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Artificial Bee Colony ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Bee Colony

—Network reconfiguration is a process of changing the original structure of the distribution network system with the intention of balancing the load in every system’s feeder at the same time to optimize the operation of the system. The process involve the changing of switching state (tie switches and sectionalize switches), with the aim to find the best combination that can increase the performance of the system while satisfying with the operational constraints. The extreme necessity to the process has become a challenging mission for the researcher to overcome the reconfiguration problems. Recent years have seen a rapid development of evolutionary algorithms and swarm intelligence based algorithms to resolve for network reconfiguration problems. For that reason, this report deals with Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm to be implemented in network reconfiguration procedure to achieve the optimum level of operation. The ease and simplicity of the algorithm and the capability to find the global optimization solution has made this algorithm appropriate for this project. The objective of this work focused on improvements of distribution power system, in terms of minimizing the total real power loss and improving the voltage profile within the acceptable value. The algorithm was tested on two different radial distribution system (33 bus and 69 bus radial distribution systems)

scholarly journals Network Reconfiguration for Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile Improvement of 110-Bus Radial Distribution System Using Exhaustive Search Techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 788
Author(s):  
Su Mon Myint ◽  
Soe Win Naing
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Power Dissipation ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Loss Reduction ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Voltage Profile Improvement

Nowadays, the electricity demand is increasing day by day and hence it is very important not only to extract electrical energy from all possible new power resources but also to reduce power losses to an acceptable minimum level in the existing distribution networks where a large amount of power dissipation occurred. In Myanmar, a lot of power is remarkably dissipated in distribution system.  Among methods in reducing power losses, network reconfiguration method is employed for loss minimization and exhaustive technique is also applied to achieve the minimal loss switching scheme. Network reconfiguration in distribution systems is performed by opening sectionalizing switches and closing tie switches of the network for loss reduction and voltage profile improvement. The distribution network for existing and reconfiguration conditions are modelled and simulated by Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP) 7.5 version software. The inputs are given based on the real time data collected from 33/11kV substations under Yangon Electricity Supply Board (YESB). The proposed method is tested on 110-Bus, overhead AC radial distribution network of Dagon Seikkan Township since it is long-length, overloaded lines and high level of power dissipation is occurred in this system. According to simulation results of load flow analysis, voltage profile enhancement and power loss reduction for proposed system are revealed in this paper.

Fault Location Based on Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Distribution Network with Distributed Generators

2013 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 840-845
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Zeng ◽  
Min Fang Peng ◽  
Liang Zhu ◽  
Hong Wei Che ◽  
Xin Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Location ◽  
Artificial Bee Colony ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Sample Distribution ◽  
Information Distortion ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Distributed Generators ◽  
Network Change

The access of distributed generators makes distribution network change into a multi-source network with two-way flowing trend and so accurate fault location is becoming more complicated. This paper proposes a new method which applies an artificial bee colony algorithm (ABC) for fault location of distribution network with distributed generators. To reveal the validity of the ABC algorithm, sample distribution systems are examined with different test cases, which includes single fault, multiple fault, information distortion and loss. The outcomes verify that utilizing artificial bee colony algorithm to solving the fault location problem of distribution network including distributed generators has good fault tolerance and stability. Besides, the algorithm possesses a competitive advantage of simple parameters setting.

A Novel Approach to Tackle Miscoordination of Protective Device in Radial Distribution Network during DG Interconnections

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavesh Bhalja ◽  
Pragnesh Shah ◽  
Nilesh Chothani ◽  
Ravi Patel
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Power Distribution System ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Electric Power Distribution ◽  
Laboratory Prototype

Due to incorporation of Distributed Generation (DG), the traditional protection scheme for electric power distribution system lost its radial nature and behaves more like multifeed transmission system. Hence, there is a need to develop a new protection scheme for electric power distribution system which remains stable in all conditions. This paper presents a new directional protection scheme for distribution system containing DG. Authors have developed a laboratory prototype of the three-phase radial distribution system containing DG. The proposed scheme has also been simulated using the PSCAD/EMTDC software package with fault data generated by modeling the distribution systems. The proposed directional protection scheme has been tested for various types of faults in different sections of radial distribution network along with DG. At the end, a comparative evaluation of the results obtained using the developed laboratory prototype has been carried out with the simulation results obtained using PSCAD. It has been observed that the proposed scheme has the ability to isolate the faulted section without disturbing the healthy section in the presence of DG.

scholarly journals Reliability improvement and loss reduction in radial distribution system with network reconfiguration algorithms using loss sensitivity factor

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1199
Author(s):  
Parasa Sushma Devi ◽  
Dasari Ravi Kumar ◽  
Kiran Chakravarthula
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Load Flow ◽  
Sensitivity Factor ◽  
Network Reconfiguration ◽  
Loss Reduction ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Electrical Distribution ◽  
Electrical Distribution Network

<p>Studies on load flow in electrical distribution system have always been an area of interest for research from the previous few years. Various approaches and techniques are brought into light for load flow studies within the system and simulation tools are being used to work out on varied characteristics of system. This study concentrates on these approaches and the improvements made to the already existing techniques considering time and the algorithms complexity. Also, the paper explains the network reconfiguration (NR) techniques considered in reconfiguring radial distribution network (RDN) to reduce power losses in distribution system and delivers an approach to how various network reconfiguration techniques support loss reduction and improvement of reliability in the electrical distribution network.</p>

A novel multi-objective hybrid WIPSO-GSA algorithm-based optimal DG and capacitor planning for techno-economic benefits in radial distribution system

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arulraj Rajendran ◽  
Kumarappan Narayanan
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Objective

PurposeThis paper aims to optimally plan distributed generation (DG) and capacitor in distribution network by optimizing multiple conflicting operational objectives simultaneously so as to achieve enhanced operation of distribution system. The multi-objective optimization problem comprises three important objective functions such as minimization of total active power loss (Plosstotal), reduction of voltage deviation and balancing of current through feeder sections.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a hybrid configuration of weight improved particle swarm optimization (WIPSO) and gravitational search algorithm (GSA) called hybrid WIPSO-GSA algorithm is proposed in multi-objective problem domain. To solve multi-objective optimization problem, the proposed hybrid WIPSO-GSA algorithm is integrated with two components. The first component is fixed-sized archive that is responsible for storing a set of non-dominated pareto optimal solutions and the second component is a leader selection strategy that helps to update and identify the best compromised solution from the archive.FindingsThe proposed methodology is tested on standard 33-bus and Indian 85-bus distribution systems. The results attained using proposed multi-objective hybrid WIPSO-GSA algorithm provides potential technical and economic benefits and its best compromised solution outperforms other commonly used multi-objective techniques, thereby making it highly suitable for solving multi-objective problems.Originality/valueA novel multi-objective hybrid WIPSO-GSA algorithm is proposed for optimal DG and capacitor planning in radial distribution network. The results demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed technique in improved distribution system planning and operation and also in achieving better optimized results than other existing multi-objective optimization techniques.

scholarly journals Research on reliability evaluation of complex distribution network considering N-1 verification

2021 ◽  
Vol 2137 (1) ◽  
pp. 012014
Author(s):  
Yuehao Yan ◽  
Wei Bao ◽  
Shuai Gao ◽  
Quan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Reliability Evaluation ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Actual Distribution ◽  
Reliability Calculation ◽  
Complex Distribution

Abstract With the rapid development of power system, the distribution network structure is gradually mature and the connection situation is more complex. The traditional distribution network reliability calculation method can not accurately calculate the reliability index of complex distribution network. Based on the traditional simple power supply reliability evaluation method of radial distribution network, this paper completely considers the influence of circuit breaker, tie switch, branch line, standby transformer and other equipment, and puts forward an improved network equivalence method model. The model first treats the complex distribution system in layers, and then gradually equates it into a simple radial distribution network to calculate the reliability of the system. At the same time, this paper analyzes the distribution network with multi connection structure in a provincial capital city. The results show that this model simplifies the complexity of distribution system reliability calculation, improves the accuracy and speed of reliability calculation, and more truly reflects the reliability of actual distribution system.

scholarly journals Locating and sizing of capacitor banks and multiple DGs in distribution system to improve reliability indexes and reduce loss using ABC algorithm

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 559-568
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Ahmadi Kamarposhti ◽  
Seyed Mohsen Mousavi Khormandichali ◽  
Ahmed Amin Ahmed Solyman
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Artificial Bee Colony ◽  
Distributed Generations ◽  
Capacitor Banks ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Bus Networks

DG sources have been introduced as one of the most widely used and effective methods among various methods providing losses reduction in power systems. In this paper, the artificial bee colony algorithm has been employed with the aim of determining location and capacity of distributed generations (DGs) and capacitor banks (CBs) in distribution systems. The proposed objective function includes power losses and ENS reliability index, which is used by deploying weight coefficients as objective function in the algorithms. Accordingly, the standard 37-bus networks have been used for studies. The simulation results demonstrate that the artificial bee colony algorithm is more effective in all sections and has higher capability in reducing losses and improving reliability as well.

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