Application of genetic algorithm in optimization of unified power flow controller parameters and its location in the power system network
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2013
Abstract
This work demonstrates the application of Genetic Algorithm (GA) technique for the simultaneous stabilization of power systems using a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). The GA is applied to find the optimal location of the UPFC and to tune its control parameters under different operating conditions. The problem is formulated as a multiobjective optimization problem which aims at maximizing the damping ratio of the electromechanical modes using different lines fitted with the UPFC. The approach is successfully tested on the 16-machine 68-bus New England-New York interconnected system and on the Iraqi National Super Grid System (INSGS) to validate its effectiveness in the damping of local and inter-area modes of oscillations. In addition, the proposed approach demonstrated better performance when compared to a fuzzy-based UPFC damping controller.
Keywords
Genetic algorithm, Low-frequency oscillations, Optimization, UPFC, Damping, Electric control equipment, Location, Optimization, Power control, Genetic algorithms
Divisions
fac_eng
Publication Title
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Volume
46
Issue
1
Publisher
Elsevier