Open AccessEconomic aspects for multi‐step LC compensator with uncertain load characteristics using genetic algorithm
Author(s) -
Saleh Saber M.,
Ibrahiem Khaled H.,
Eiteba Mahmoud B. Magdi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
iet generation, transmission and distribution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.92
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1751-8695
pISSN - 1751-8687
DOI - 10.1049/iet-gtd.2015.0996
Subject(s) - probabilistic logic , total harmonic distortion , capacitor , genetic algorithm , control theory (sociology) , mathematical optimization , voltage , electric power system , power factor , computer science , population , power (physics) , engineering , mathematics , physics , demography , control (management) , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , sociology , electrical engineering
This study presents a method to consider the probabilistic nature of load impedance and harmonic currents by converting the conventional inductive–capacitive (LC) compensator into a multi‐step type consisting of switchable units thus assuming that a single unit is not sufficient to ensure satisfactory results. The compensator steps are optimised based on economic criteria; minimising cost and maximising saving; in addition to cost‐constrained performance criteria; maximising the power factor , minimising the transmission loss or minimising the voltage total harmonic distortion . The compensator values which would create resonance are constrained. Also the manufacturer's standard values for power shunt capacitors are considered. Genetic algorithm (GA) is used in the optimisation process plus numerical iterative method. GA is a search mechanism based on the principle of natural selection and population genetics. The contribution of the proposed procedure is demonstrated in examples taken from previous publications. Finally, simulated results show that the multi‐step LC compensator provides a considerable improvement in the economics in case of probabilistic condition.