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Optimal location of STATCOM using chemical reaction optimization for reactive power dispatch problem

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem has a significant influence on optimal operation of power systems . However, getting optimal solution of ORPD problem is a strenuous task for the researchers. The inclusion of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices in the power system network for solving ORPD problem adds to its complexity. This paper presents the application of chemical reaction optimization (CRO) for optimal allocation of a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) to minimize the transmission loss, improve the voltage profile and voltage stability in a power system. The proposed approach is carried out on IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 57-bus test systems and the simulation results are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The results show that the proposed approach can converge to the optimum solution and obtains better solutions as compared to other methods reported in the literature.

Source: Ain Shams Engineering Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2015.04.013

Authors: Susanta Dutta, Provas Kumar Roy, Debashis Nandi

Institutions: Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Government of West Bengal, National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Language: English

Topic: Power System Optimization and Stability

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

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

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200