Abstract
In this paper, a micro-genetic based approach to the optimization of reactive power and voltage profiles improvement and real power loss minimization is presented. The reactive power control devices such as generators, tap positions of on-load tap changer of transformers, shunt reactors are used to correct voltage limits violations while simultaneously reducing the system real power losses. Genetic algorithms (GAs) are well-known global search techniques anchored on the mechanisms of natural selection and genetics. Because of the time intensive nature of the conventional GA, the micro-GA is proposed as a more time efficient alternative. The feasibility and effectiveness of the developed algorithm is tested and verified on the Nigerian grid power system for three case studies scenarios preset in the power world simulator. The far-reaching simulation results that validate the effectiveness of the developed tool are presented and discussed in depth.
Recommended Citation
G. K. Venayagamoorthy et al., "Reactive Power and Voltage Control of the Nigerian Grid System using Micro-Genetic Algorithm," Proceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2005, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/PES.2005.1489424
Meeting Name
IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2005
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Nigerian Grid System; Generators; Genetic Algorithms; Global Search Techniques; Microgenetic Algorithm; On-Load Tap Changer; Power Grids; Power System Control; Reactive Power Control; Reactive Power Profiles Improvement; Real Power Loss Minimization; Shunt Reactors; Voltage Control; Voltage Profiles Improvement
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005
