Open AccessOptimal Allocation of FACTS Devices by using multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow and Genetic Algorithms
Author(s) -
Aditya Tiwari,
Kuldeep Kumar Swarnkar,
Dr.S. Wadhwani,
Dr.A.K. Wadhwani
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of electronic signal and systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2231-5969
DOI - 10.47893/ijess.2012.1041
Subject(s) - unified power flow controller , flexible ac transmission system , electric power system , computer science , genetic algorithm , transmission system , power (physics) , power transmission , power flow study , transmission (telecommunications) , power flow , reliability engineering , control theory (sociology) , control engineering , mathematical optimization , electronic engineering , engineering , control (management) , mathematics , telecommunications , physics , quantum mechanics , machine learning , artificial intelligence
The introduction of the flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) in the power system reduces the losses, reduces the cost of the generation, improves the stability and also improves the load capability of the system. Some application of the Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) technologies to existing high voltage power system has proves the use of FACTS technology may be a cost effective option for power delivery system enhancement. Amongst various power electronic devices unified power flow controller (UPFC) may be considered to be a capable of regulating the power flow and minimizing the power loss simultaneously. Since for the cost effective application of the FACTS technology a proper selection of the number and the placement of these devices is required. The main aim of this paper is to propose the methodology based on the genetic algorithm, able to identify the optimal number and the location of the UPFC devices in an assigned power system network for maximizing system capabilities. In order to validate the usefulness of the approach suggested here is , a case study using a IEEE 30-bus power system is presented and discussed.