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DSTATCOM allocation in distribution networks considering load variations using bat algorithm

T. Yuvaraj, +2 more
- 01 Sep 2017 - 
- Vol. 8, Iss: 3, pp 391-403
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In this article, the authors proposed a new method of scheduling for optimal placement and sizing of Distribution STATic COMpensator in the radial distribution networks to minimize the power loss, the proposed method Voltage Stability Index is used to search the optimal placement for installation of DSTATCOM.
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This article is published in Ain Shams Engineering Journal.The article was published on 2017-09-01 and is currently open access. It has received 134 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Bat algorithm.

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Optimal placement and sizing of distribution static compensator (D-STATCOM) in electric distribution networks: A review

TL;DR: In this article, an up-to-date survey of the literature on the optimal allocation of D-STATCOM in distribution networks is presented, which can be classified into five categories including analytical methods, artificial neural network-based approaches, metaheuristic methods, sensitivity approaches, and a combination of sensitivity approaches and metaheuristics.
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An efficient method for solving the optimal sitting and sizing problem of capacitor banks based on cuckoo search algorithm

TL;DR: In this paper, a new approach to determine the optimal location and sizing of capacitor is being analyzed and the objective function is formulated to minimize power losses and voltage profile of the system subjected to equality and inequality constraints.
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Multi-objective simultaneous DG and DSTATCOM allocation in radial distribution networks using cuckoo searching algorithm

TL;DR: From the presented results, it can be clearly understood that the proposed method is able to significantly reduce the power losses and enhance the voltage profile of the RDS.
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Optimal Allocation of DG and DSTATCOM in Radial Distribution System Using Cuckoo Search Optimization Algorithm

TL;DR: A new approach to determine the optimal location and sizing of Distributed Generation (DG) and Distribution STATic COMpensator (DSTATCOM) simultaneously in the distribution network is proposed.
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Multi-objective simultaneous placement of DG and DSTATCOM using novel lightning search algorithm

TL;DR: The proposed work has a unique multi-objective function which consists of minimizing power loss, and total voltage deviation, as well as maximizing the voltage stability index (VSI) subject to equality and inequality system constraints.
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Network reconfiguration in distribution systems for loss reduction and load balancing

TL;DR: Accuracy analysis and the test results show that estimation methods can be used in searches to reconfigure a given system even if the system is not well compensated and reconfiguring involves load transfer between different substations.
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Optimal capacitor placement on radial distribution systems

TL;DR: In this article, the problem of capacitors placement on a radial distribution system is formulated and a solution algorithm is proposed, where the location, type, and size of the capacitors, voltage constraints, and load variations are considered.
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A direct approach for distribution system load flow solutions

TL;DR: In this paper, a direct approach for unbalanced three-phase distribution load flow solutions is proposed, where two developed matrices, the bus-injection to branch-current matrix and the branchcurrent to busvoltage matrix, and a simple matrix multiplication are used to obtain load flow solution.
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Optimal Location of Multi-Type FACTS Devices in a Power System by Means of Genetic Algorithms

TL;DR: A genetic algorithm to seek the optimal location of multi-type FACTS devices in a power system and shows that the simultaneous use of several kinds of controllers is the most efficient solution to increase the loadability of the system.
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Electricity Distribution Network Design

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliographies at the end of each chapter, which will be useful both for students and for practising engineers involved in distribution network design.
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