Performance Enhancement of Electrical Distribution Systems with Multiple Distributed Generation Sources
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https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2535Keywords:
Keywords: Distributed Generation, Network Performance, Optimal Opera- tion, Power Loss Reduction, Voltage StabilityAbstract
The recent trends in electrical power distribution system operation
and management are aimed at improving system conditions in order to
render good service to the customer. Reforms in the distribution sector
have given major scope for employment of distributed generation (DG)
resources which will boost system performance. This article proposes
a heuristic technique for allocation of multiple distribution generation
sources in a distribution system. The allocation is determined based on
overall improvement in network performance parameters like reduction
in system losses, improvement in voltage stability, improvement in volt-
age profile. The hybrid of Genetic Algorithm with the proposed Network
Performance Enhancement Index (NPEI) along with the heuristic rules
facilitates determination of feasible location for insertion of DG sources.
A priority list is prepared with decreasing values of NPEI so that the
designer can select most feasible locations. The developed approach is
tested with different test systems to ascertain its effectiveness.
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