Enhancing voltage stability and Minimizing Power Losses via Reconfiguration and Sizing of Distributed Generators

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hanady Q. Sahib
Lokman H. Hassan
University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
10.24271/psr.2024.189666
Abstract
This paper provides an alternative approach for improving voltage stability and minimizing power losses through distribution system reconfiguration and adjusting the capacities of the Distributed Generators (DGs). The problem is formulated as multi-objective functions. Multi-objective genetic algorithm is utilized to evaluate the highest system loadability and minimum power losses by optimally sizing the distributed generators along with optimal network reconfiguration. The proposed technique is applied to IEEE 69-bus radial distribution system. The results showed the effectiveness of the proposed approach in improving the voltage profile and reducing in the power losses of the system.
Keywords
Network reconfiguration
Distributed generators
Line loadability index
Multi-objective optimization
Genetic algorithm
Crossmark
Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Volume 6, Special Issue
Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Recent Innovation in Engineering ICRIE 2023, University of Duhok, College of Engineering, 13th – 14th September 2023
January 2024
Pages 491-501