Power Factor Analysis in Distribution Network with Roof Photovoltaic Units

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ciric RM ◽  
Markovic MLJ
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Distribution Network

scholarly journals Investigation of Optimal PV Allocation to Minimize System Losses and Improve Voltage Stability for Distribution and Transmission Networks Using MATLAB and DigSilent

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abdul Rasheed ◽  
Renuga Verayiah
Keyword(s):  
Objective Function ◽  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Transmission Network ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Test Systems

Electricity generation from renewable energy sources such as solar energy is an emerging sustainable solution. In the last decade, this sustainable source was not only being used as a source of power generation but also as distributed generation (DG). Many literatures have been published in this field with the objective to minimize losses by optimizing the DG size and location. System losses and voltage profile go hand-in-hand; as a result, when system losses are minimized, eventually the voltage profile improves. With improvement in inverter technologies, PV-DG units do not have to operate at a unity power factor. The majority of proposed algorithms and methods do not consider power factor optimization as a necessary optimization. This article aims to optimize the size, location, and power factor of PV-DG units. The simulations are performed on the IEEE 33 bus radial distribution network and IEEE 14 bus transmission network. The methodologies developed in this article are divided into two sections. The first section aims to optimize the PV-DG size and location. A multi-objective function is developed by using system losses and a voltage deviation index. Genetic algorithm (GA) is used to optimize the multi-objective function. Next, analytical processes are developed for verification. The second section aims to further enhance PV-DG by optimizing the power factor of PV-DG. The simulation is performed for static load in both systems, which are the IEEE 33 bus radial distribution network and IEEE 14 bus transmission network. A mathematical analytical method was developed, and it was found to be sufficient to optimize the power factor of the PV-DG unit. The results obtained show that voltage stability indices help minimize the computation time by determining the optimal locations for DG placement in both networks. In addition, the GA method attained faster convergence than the analytical method and hence is the best optimal sizing for both test systems with minimum computation time. Additionally, the optimization of the power factor for both test systems has demonstrated further improvement in the voltage profile and loss minimization. In conclusion, the proposed methodology has shown promising results for both transmission and distribution networks.

scholarly journals Optimal DG Unit Placement and Sizing in Radial Distribution Network for Power Loss Minimization and Voltage Stability Enhancement

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-169
Author(s):  
Benalia M'hamdi ◽  
Madjid Teguar ◽  
Benaissa Tahar
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Optimal Size ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Vector Method

The optimal allocation and size of decentralized generating units are essential to minimize power losses, while meeting the demand for active and reactive power in a distribution system. In other words, most of the total energy produced can be efficiently exploited by end users. In addition, if the DGs are of optimal size and location in the distribution system, the reliability, stability and efficiency of the power system are guaranteed. This paper focuses on reducing power losses and improving the voltage profile by accurately identifying the optimal location and sizing of Distributed Generation based on three indexes, namely the IVM Index Vector Method, the VDI Voltage Deviation Index and the VSI Voltage Stability Index. Two types of DGs were considered for the analysis: DGs operating with unit power factor and DGs operating with a lagging power factor. Three optimization algorithms are applied to determine the optimal sizes of decentralized generation units in a power distribution network which are GWO, WOA and PSO. The results obtained in this article show that the three algorithms give very similar values. DG at lagging power factor gives better results compared with those obtained with DGs at unity power factor. In terms of loss reduction and minimum bus voltage, the best results are obtained for the VSI index with a DG at a power factor of 0.9.

scholarly journals Power factor control of PV generators in local distribution networks using fuzzy logic concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.28) ◽  
pp. 362
Author(s):  
Raed A. Shalwala
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Control System ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Control ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Voltage Control ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Logic Control

One of the most important operational requirements for any electrical power network for both distribution and transmission level is voltage control. Many studies have been carried out to improve or develop new voltage control techniques to facilitate safe connection of distributed generation. In Saudi Arabia, due to environmental, economic and development perspectives, a wide integration of photovoltaic (PV) genera-tion in distribution network is expected in the near future. This development in the network may cause voltage regulation problems due to the interaction with the existing conventional control system. In a previous paper, a control system has been described using a fuzzy logic control to set the on-line tap changer for the primary substation. In this paper a new control system is proposed for controlling the power factor of individual PV invertors based on observed correlation between net active and reactive power at each connection. A fuzzy logic control has been designed to alter the power factor for the remote invertors from the secondary substation to keep the feeder voltage within the permissible limits. In order to confirm the validity of the proposed method, simulations are carried out for a realistic distribution network with real data for load and solar radiation. Results showing the performance of the new control method are presented and discussed.  

The Fundamentals of Power Factor Correction

1994 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. G. Hurley
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Full Wave ◽  
Voltage Ripple ◽  
Correction Technique ◽  
Switching Mode ◽  
Diode Current

The fundamentals of power factor correction The fundamental issues of power factor analysis for non-sinusoidal waveforms are described. A full-wave rectifier circuit is analysed and original approximations are derived for voltage ripple, peak diode current and input power factor. A power factor correction technique, based on a switching mode power supply, is presented.

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