Coyote multi-objective optimization algorithm for optimal location and sizing of renewable distributed generators

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.

Voltage collapse prediction using artificial neural network

Unalleviated voltage instability frequently results in voltage collapse; which is a cause of concern in power system networks across the globe but particularly in developing countries. This study proposed an online voltage collapse prediction model through the application of a machine learning technique and a voltage stability index called the new line stability index (NLSI_1). The approach proposed is based on a multilayer feed-forward neural network whose inputs are the variables of the NLSI_1. The efficacy of the method was validated using the testing on the IEEE 14-bus system and the Nigeria 330-kV, 28-bus National Grid (NNG). The results of the simulations indicate that the proposed approach accurately predicted the voltage stability index with an R-value of 0.9975 with a mean square error (MSE) of 2.182415x10⁻⁵ for the IEEE 14-bus system and an R-value of 0.9989 with an MSE of 1.2527x10⁻⁷ for the NNG 28 bus system. The results presented in this paper agree with those found in the literature.