PSO algorithm for sitting and sizing of distributed generation to improve voltage profile and decreasing power losses

This paper presents a method for optimal sitting and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) in distribution systems. In this paper, our aim would be optimal distributed generation allocation and sizing for voltage profile improvement, loss reduction in distribution networks. Particle Swarm Optimizati...

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Published in2012 Proceedings of 17th Conference on Electrical Power Distribution Networks pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Mohammadi, M. T. Arab Yar, Faramarzi, M.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2012
Subjects
Distributed Generation
Distributed power generation
Harmonic analysis
Load flow
Particle swarm optimization
Planning
power losses
PSO
Resource management
Voltage Profile
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ISBN1467314188
9781467314183

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Summary:This paper presents a method for optimal sitting and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) in distribution systems. In this paper, our aim would be optimal distributed generation allocation and sizing for voltage profile improvement, loss reduction in distribution networks. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is used as the solving tool, which referring determined aim, the problem is defined and the objective function is introduced. Considering the fitness values sensitivity in PSO algorithm process, it is needed to apply load flow and harmonic calculations for decision-making. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed method is demonstrated for typical distribution network, and it is compared with the GA method in terms of the solution quality and computation efficiency. The experimental results show that the proposed PSO method is indeed capable of obtaining higher quality solutions efficiently.
ISBN:1467314188
9781467314183