Capacitor placement in Power Distribution Networks using Particle Swarm Optimization: Case Study Savannakhet Province

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Capacitor placement Power distribution system Distributed generator (DG) Active power loss reduction Particle swarm optimization (PSO)

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Suttichai Premrudeepreechacharn
Chiang Mai University
Phavixa Vongvilasack
Electrical Engineering Program, Chiang Mai University
Kanchit Ngamsanroj
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Abstract

This research represents the optimal capacitor placement on medium voltage (MV) distribution system with distributed generation (DG) connection applied particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. This paper purposes to reduction losses in system and minimize expense of the installation shunt capacitors. Loss sensitivity factor is utilized for selection applicant bus and the optimal bus and size for installed capacitor is applied particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Case studies consist of the consideration fixed and switched type of capacitor in case with/without DG connect to the real power distribution of Savannakhet province. The simulation of study and the proposed method are employed through DIgSILENT PowerFactory and MATLAB software. The result of the study demonstrates that the proposed method can be reduced power losses and improved the bus voltage because of the decreasing current flow through the distribution network from installing capacitor banks for compensated reactive power.

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Premrudeepreechacharn, S., Vongvilasack, P., & Ngamsanroj, K. (2022). Capacitor placement in Power Distribution Networks using Particle Swarm Optimization: Case Study Savannakhet Province. Naresuan University Engineering Journal, 17(1), 46–55. https://doi.org/10.14456/nuej.2022.6 (Original work published May 24, 2022)
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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2022): January-June 2022
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Author Biography

Phavixa Vongvilasack, Electrical Engineering Program, Chiang Mai University

Mr.Phavixa Vongvilasack is Master’s student in Electrical Engineering Program, Chiang Mai University Gradedual school, Thailand

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