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Loss Minimization of Electrified Railway Traction Systems Using SVC Based on Particle Swarm Optimization

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, we propose a method to minimize the system losses of electrified railway traction systems by utilizing static var compensators (SVCs). We suggest a power flow analysis model for a railway system considering two types of SVC connections: line-to-ground and line-to-line connections. Furthermore, an optimal operation whose objective is to minimize the system loss is presented based on particle swarm optimization by utilizing the power flow calculation method. The proposed power flow model and optimal operation are verified using MATLAB and PSCAD simulation programs. An electrified railway traction system can be operated economically by exploiting the proposed method.

Source: IEEE Access

DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3042467

Authors: Gyu-Sub Lee, Pyeong-Ik Hwang, Byeong-Gon Lee, Seung-Il Moon

Institutions: Seoul National University, Chosun University, Korea Railroad Corporation (South Korea)

Language: English

Topic: Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,750