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

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.

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.


Author(s):  
Su Hlaing Win ◽  
Pyone Lai Swe

A Radial Distribution network is important in power system area because of its simple design and reduced cost. Reduction of system losses and improvement of voltage profile is one of the key aspects in power system operation. Distributed generators are beneficial in reducing losses effectively in distribution systems as compared to other methods of loss reduction. Sizing and location of DG sources places an important role in reducing losses in distribution network. Four types of DG are considered in this paper with one DG installed for minimize the total real and reactive power losses. The objective of this methodology is to calculate size and to identify the corresponding optimum location for DG placement for minimizing the total real and reactive power losses and to improve voltage profile   in primary distribution system. It can obtain maximum loss reduction for each of four types of optimally placed DGs. Optimal sizing of Distributed Generation can be calculated using exact loss formula and an efficient approach is used to determine the optimum location for Distributed Generation Placement.  To demonstrate the performance of the proposed approach 36-bus radial distribution system in Belin Substation in Myanmar was tested and validated with different sizes and the result was discussed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Jain ◽  
Ganga Agnihotri ◽  
Shilpa Kalambe ◽  
Renuka Kamdar

This paper intends to enumerate the impact of distributed generation (DG) on distribution system in terms of active as well as reactive power loss reduction and improved voltage stability. The novelty of the method proposed in this paper is the simple and effective way of sizing and siting of DG in a distribution system by using two-port Z-bus parameters. The validity of the method is verified by comparing the results with already published methods. Comparative study presented has shown that the proposed method leads existing methods in terms of its simplicity, undemanding calculation procedures, and less computational efforts and so does the time. The method is implemented on IEEE 69-bus test radial distribution system and results show significant reduction in distribution power losses with improved voltage profile of the system. Simulation is carried out in MATLAB environment for execution of the proposed algorithm.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10224
Author(s):  
Sasan Azad ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Amiri ◽  
Morteza Nazari Heris ◽  
Ali Mosallanejad ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Ameli

Considering the strong influence of distributed generation (DG) in electric distribution systems and its impact on network voltage losses and stability, a new challenge has appeared for such systems. In this study, a novel analytical algorithm is proposed to distinguish the optimal location and size of DGs in radial distribution networks based on a new combined index (CI) to reduce active power losses and improve system voltage profiles. To obtain the CI, active power losses and voltage stability indexes were used in the proposed approach. The CI index with sensitivity analysis was effective in decreasing power losses and improving voltage stability. Optimal DG size was determined based on a search algorithm to reduce active power losses. The considered scheme was examined through IEEE 12-bus and 33-bus radial distribution test systems (RDTS), and the obtained results were compared and validated in comparison with other available methods. The results and analysis verified the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in reducing power losses and improving the distribution system voltage profiles by determining the appropriate location and optimal DG size. In IEEE 12 and 33 bus networks, the minimum voltage increased from 0.9434 p.u and 0.9039 p.u to 0.9907 p.u and 0.9402 p.u, respectively. Additionally, the annual cost of energy losses decreased by 78.23% and 64.37%, respectively.


Author(s):  
Aamir Ali ◽  
M. Usman Keerio ◽  
Noor Hussain Mugheri ◽  
Munawar Ayaz Memon ◽  
Erum Pathan

Distributed Generation (DG) allocation in distribution network is an optimal choice in maximizing benefits and reducing power losses. In this paper, self-adaptive differential evolution (SaDE), an optimization approach, is used for optimal site and capacity of DG. Different types of DGs such as solar PV and wind turbine (WT) at constant and near unity power factor are integrated into the distribution system. For validation of the proposed algorithm, IEEE 33-bus, 69-bus and 119-bus radial distribution networks are considered. The results show that the proposed algorithm has the ability to find global minimum value of objective function along with the appropriate site and capacity of solar PV and WT type DG. Moreover, the results of proposed method are compared with other existing techniques in order to show its effectiveness. The comparison shows that the proposed technique has the ability to get the lowest power losses with the smallest DG size. Thus, the proposed technique has the ability to find an optimal decision vector that makes it suitable for real-time applications.


Author(s):  
Aamir Ali ◽  
M. Usman Keerio ◽  
Noor Hussain Mugheri ◽  
Munawar Ayaz Memon ◽  
Erum Pathan

Distributed Generation (DG) allocation in distribution network is an optimal choice in maximizing benefits and reducing power losses. In this paper, self-adaptive differential evolution (SaDE), an optimization approach, is used for optimal site and capacity of DG. Different types of DGs such as solar PV and wind turbine (WT) at constant and near unity power factor are integrated into the distribution system. For validation of the proposed algorithm, IEEE 33-bus, 69-bus and 119-bus radial distribution networks are considered. The results show that the proposed algorithm has the ability to find global minimum value of objective function along with the appropriate site and capacity of solar PV and WT type DG. Moreover, the results of proposed method are compared with other existing techniques in order to show its effectiveness. The comparison shows that the proposed technique has the ability to get the lowest power losses with the smallest DG size. Thus, the proposed technique has the ability to find an optimal decision vector that makes it suitable for real-time applications.


Author(s):  
Sarfaraz Nawaz ◽  
M.P. Sharma ◽  
Abhishek Gupta

<p>In this paper, a novel analytical technique is proposed for optimal allocation of shunt capacitor bank in radial distribution system. An objective function is formulated to determine the optimal size, number and location of capacitor bank for real &amp; reactive power loss reduction, voltage profile enhancement and annual cost saving. A new constant, Power Voltage Sensitivity Constant (PVSC), has been proposed here. The value of PVSC constant decides the candidate bus location and size. The achievability of the proposed method has been demonstrated on IEEE-69 bus and real distribution system of Jamawaramgarh, Jaipur city. The obtained results are compared with latest optimization techniques to show the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed technique.</p>


Author(s):  
Zulkiffli Bin Abdul Hamid ◽  
Sylvester Jipinus ◽  
Ismail Musirin ◽  
Muhammad Murtadha Othman ◽  
Rahmatul Hidayah Salimin

This paper proposes an optimization technique for distributed generation (DG) sizing in power system. The DG placement was done through Loss Sensitive (LS) technique to determine the suitable locations. The LS index is calculated such that the change in power losses is divided with generation increment and a rank of buses is obtained to identify the suitable locations for DG placement.  Subsequently, a meta-heuristic algorithm, known as Firefly Algorithm (FA) was run to obtain the optimal size or capacity of the DG. The installation takes into consideration the aspect of voltage stability in terms of total real power losses and voltage profiles to be improved in the distribution system. Based on the experiment, the real power losses and voltage profiles were improved significantly as a result of the DG placement. In addition, the installation could prevent the power system from collapse as the reactive loading was increased to maximum.


2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-163
Author(s):  
Mercy Rosalina Kotapuri ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Samala

The idea about this proposed work, to know the Distributed Generation (DG) impact on distribution scheme. This is to improve the performance of the system using power loss reduction and voltage development. In this proposed work Wind Turbine (WT) and Photo-Voltaic (PV) units were taken for DGs and various algorithms are tested to get the effect of DG on network. In this paper one new hybrid algorithm is proposed to have optimal size and location of various types of DGs. Initially, active and reactive power losses of the test system and voltage at every bus of the test system were examined using Back and Forward (B/FW) Sweep technique. Similarly, Gravitational Search Analysis (GSA), BAT Analysis (BA) and Ant Lion Optimization (ALO) techniques were utilized to examine the parameters of the same test system. Finally, all the constraints were compared with projected hybrid approach. All the algorithms have tested on IEEE-33 and IEEE-69 standard test systems. Furthermore, the MATLAB simulation is used to get the optimal allocation of DGs.


Author(s):  
Akram Qashou ◽  
Sufian Yousef ◽  
Abdallah A. Smadi ◽  
Amani A. AlOmari

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to describe the design of a Hybrid Series Active Power Filter (HSeAPF) system to improve the quality of power on three-phase power distribution grids. The system controls are comprise of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) based on the Synchronous Reference Frame (SRF) theory, and supported by Phase Locked Loop (PLL) for generating the switching pulses to control a Voltage Source Converter (VSC). The DC link voltage is controlled by Non-Linear Sliding Mode Control (SMC) for faster response and to ensure that it is maintained at a constant value. When this voltage is compared with Proportional Integral (PI), then the improvements made can be shown. The function of HSeAPF control is to eliminate voltage fluctuations, voltage swell/sag, and prevent voltage/current harmonics are produced by both non-linear loads and small inverters connected to the distribution network. A digital Phase Locked Loop that generates frequencies and an oscillating phase-locked output signal controls the voltage. The results from the simulation indicate that the HSeAPF can effectively suppress the dynamic and harmonic reactive power compensation system. Also, the distribution network has a low Total Harmonic Distortion (< 5%), demonstrating that the designed system is efficient, which is an essential requirement when it comes to the IEEE-519 and IEC 61,000–3-6 standards.


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