Optimal selection of capacitors for radial distribution systems using a genetic algorithm

Optimal selection of capacitors for radial distribution systems using a genetic algorithm

In this paper, a new design methodology for determining the size, location, type and number of capacitors to be placed on a radial distribution system is presented. The objective is to minimize the peak power losses and the energy losses in the distribution system considering the capacitor cost. A s...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on power systems Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 1499 - 1507
Main Authors: Sundhararajan, S., Pahwa, A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States IEEE 01-08-1994
Subjects:
240201 - Power System Networks, Transmission & Distribution- AC Systems- (1990-)
CAPACITORS
Constraint optimization
Cost function
Design methodology
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Energy loss
Genetic algorithms
OPTIMIZATION
Optimization methods
PLANNING
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
Sensitivity analysis
SIZING
Testing
Voltage
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Summary:In this paper, a new design methodology for determining the size, location, type and number of capacitors to be placed on a radial distribution system is presented. The objective is to minimize the peak power losses and the energy losses in the distribution system considering the capacitor cost. A sensitivity analysis based method is used to select the candidate locations for the capacitors. A new optimization method using a genetic algorithm is proposed to determine the optimal selection of capacitors. Test results have been presented along with the discussion of the algorithm.< >
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ISSN:0885-8950
1558-0679
DOI:10.1109/59.336111