Optimal Reconfiguration of Distribution Network for Voltage Profile Improvement and Power Loss Minimization Using Distributed Generation (Sizing & Placement)

Abstract

Electrical power systems are multifaceted, and distribution networks are the most wideranging part of them. Minimum level of voltage of distribution system is the main cause of significant power losses in system overall. The development which targets at reconfiguring the distribution systems is generally called “Power System Reconfiguration”. To attain minimum power losses, stability enhancement and voltage profile enrichment of the system, an optimized operating arrangement is designed by reconfiguration of the distribution network. A different approach is presented that is centered on the Strawberry Plant Algorithm (SPA), towards the solution of distribution reconfiguration of the given network and distributed generator (DG) optimal situation problems for the betterment of profile of voltage and for reduction of loss of power in the network. The recommended technique SPA was executed for IEEE 69 and IEEE 33 bus networks to reconfigure networks and to place the DGs on the optimal locations. The performance of SPA was also compared with particle swarm optimization (PSO) to authorize effectiveness of the running system. The simulation results reveal that SPA could offer better results as compared to PSO in correspondence with reconfiguration of network and DGs location for voltage profile improvement of buses and significant reduction in active power losses. Therefore, introducing SPA as operational algorithm as the ideal troubleshooter for the problems like reconfigurations of network on field and DG placement of networks of Distribution in the field of power.