Enhancement of Voltage Stability in Distribution Systems by Optimal Placement of Distribution Generator

Authors

  • Sri K. Nagaraju electrical power systems from JNTU, Kakinada
  • Dr. S. Sivanagaraju JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Sri T. Ramana HP Global Soft Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Dr. V. Ganesh JNTU College of Engineering, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2722

Keywords:

Distributed generation, distribution network, distribution system losses, maximum loadability, optimal placement, system reliability, voltage profile, voltage stability.

Abstract

This article presents a methodology for optimal placement of DG
units in distribution networks to guarantee the enhancement of voltage
profile, maximize loadability and reduce distribution system losses.
The methodology aims to find the configuration, among a set of system components, which meets the desired system reliability requirements, taking into account the stability limits. Results shown in the
article indicate that the proposed formulations can be used to determine which are the best buses, where the addition of small distributed
generator units can greatly enhance the voltage stability of the whole
system and improve power transfer capability by reducing the system
power losses. The proposed methodology is tested and compared with
the existing distribution system.

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Author Biographies

Sri K. Nagaraju, electrical power systems from JNTU, Kakinada

Sri K. Nagaraju, SSN Engineering College, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India. He obtained his masters degree in 2005 from JNTU, Hyderabad. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical power systems
from JNTU, Kakinada. His research interests include FACTS, distribution automation and power system

Dr. S. Sivanagaraju, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. S. Sivanagaraju, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in electrical power
systems in 2004 from JNTU, Hyderabad. He received two national
awards (Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya memorial prize award and
Best Paper prize award). His research interests include distribution
automation, power systems and FACTS.

Sri T. Ramana, HP Global Soft Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Sri T. Ramana, HP Global Soft Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka,
India. He obtained his masters degree in 2010 from JNTU, Kakinada.
Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical and electronics engineering from JNTU, Anantapur. His research interests include FACTS,
distribution automation and power systems.

Dr. V. Ganesh, JNTU College of Engineering, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. V. Ganesh, JNTU College of Engineering, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, India. He obtained a Ph.D. degree in electrical power
systems in 2010 from JNTU, Anantapur. His research interests include
distribution automation, power systems, Smart Grid and FACTS

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2012-03-14

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Nagaraju, S. K. ., Sivanagaraju, D. S., Ramana, S. T. ., & Ganesh, D. V. . (2012). Enhancement of Voltage Stability in Distribution Systems by Optimal Placement of Distribution Generator. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 27(2), 25–41. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2722

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