Simultaneous Network Reconfiguration with Distributed Generation Sizing and Tap Changer Adjustment for Power Loss Reduction Using Imperialist Competitive Algorithm
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
This paper presents a simultaneous network reconfiguration with DG sizing and tap changer adjustment to minimize power loss in a distribution system. Imperialist Competitive Algorithm is used to identify the best set combination of reconfiguration, DG size and tap changer. The performance of the proposed method has been tested on 33 bus distribution system at different load levels and different scenarios of DGs location. The test results indicated an improvement of power loss reduction as compared to existing method. Furthermore, the simultaneous approach is able to produce lowest power loss than any combination of two components simultaneously. At the same time, voltage also maintains within allowable limit.
Keywords
Distributed generation, Imperialist competitive algorithm, Network reconfiguration, Power loss, Tap changer
Divisions
fac_eng
Publication Title
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
Volume
43
Issue
6
Publisher
Springer