Optimal Capacitor Bank Allocation in Electricity Distribution Networks Using Metaheuristic Algorithms
Energy losses and bus voltage levels are key parameters in the operation of electricity distribution networks (EDN), in traditional operating conditions or in modern microgrids with renewable and distributed generation sources. Smart grids are set to bring hardware and software tools to improve the...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:5ad2c806e5df4c1286a97bc511d3d380 2023-05-15T18:26:39+02:00 Optimal Capacitor Bank Allocation in Electricity Distribution Networks Using Metaheuristic Algorithms Ovidiu Ivanov Bogdan-Constantin Neagu Gheorghe Grigoras Mihai Gavrilas 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/en12224239 https://doaj.org/article/5ad2c806e5df4c1286a97bc511d3d380 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/22/4239 https://doaj.org/toc/1996-1073 1996-1073 doi:10.3390/en12224239 https://doaj.org/article/5ad2c806e5df4c1286a97bc511d3d380 Energies, Vol 12, Iss 22, p 4239 (2019) electricity distribution networks optimal capacitor allocation genetic algorithm particle swarm optimization bat algorithm whale algorithm sperm-whale algorithm Technology T article 2019 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/en12224239 2022-12-30T20:36:26Z Energy losses and bus voltage levels are key parameters in the operation of electricity distribution networks (EDN), in traditional operating conditions or in modern microgrids with renewable and distributed generation sources. Smart grids are set to bring hardware and software tools to improve the operation of electrical networks, using state-of the art demand management at home or system level and advanced network reconfiguration tools. However, for economic reasons, many network operators will still have to resort to low-cost management solutions, such as bus reactive power compensation using optimally placed capacitor banks. This paper approaches the problem of power and energy loss minimization by optimal allocation of capacitor banks (CB) in medium voltage (MV) EDN buses. A comparison is made between five metaheuristic algorithms used for this purpose: the well-established Genetic Algorithm (GA); Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO); and three newer metaheuristics, the Bat Optimization Algorithm (BOA), the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and the Sperm-Whale Algorithm (SWA). The algorithms are tested on the IEEE 33-bus system and on a real 215-bus EDN from Romania. The newest SWA algorithm gives the best results, for both test systems. Article in Journal/Newspaper Sperm whale Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Boa ENVELOPE(15.532,15.532,66.822,66.822) Energies 12 22 4239 |
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Energy losses and bus voltage levels are key parameters in the operation of electricity distribution networks (EDN), in traditional operating conditions or in modern microgrids with renewable and distributed generation sources. Smart grids are set to bring hardware and software tools to improve the operation of electrical networks, using state-of the art demand management at home or system level and advanced network reconfiguration tools. However, for economic reasons, many network operators will still have to resort to low-cost management solutions, such as bus reactive power compensation using optimally placed capacitor banks. This paper approaches the problem of power and energy loss minimization by optimal allocation of capacitor banks (CB) in medium voltage (MV) EDN buses. A comparison is made between five metaheuristic algorithms used for this purpose: the well-established Genetic Algorithm (GA); Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO); and three newer metaheuristics, the Bat Optimization Algorithm (BOA), the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and the Sperm-Whale Algorithm (SWA). The algorithms are tested on the IEEE 33-bus system and on a real 215-bus EDN from Romania. The newest SWA algorithm gives the best results, for both test systems. |
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Optimal Capacitor Bank Allocation in Electricity Distribution Networks Using Metaheuristic Algorithms |
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Optimal Capacitor Bank Allocation in Electricity Distribution Networks Using Metaheuristic Algorithms |
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