Abstract
This paper presents a novel power loss minimization approach in distribution grids considering network reconfiguration, distributed generation and storage installation. Identification of optimum configuration in such scenario is one of the main challenges faced by distribution system operators in highly active distribution grids. This issue is tackled by formulating a hybrid loss optimization problem and solved using the Interior Point Method. Sensitivity analysis is used to identify the optimum location of storage units. Different scenarios of reconfiguration, storage and distributed generation penetration are created to test the proposed algorithm. It is tested in a benchmark medium voltage network to show the effectiveness and performance of the algorithm. Results obtained are found to be encouraging for radial distribution system. It shows that we can reduce the power loss by more than 30% using this method, which is more than 6% as seen in conventional method for used network.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 2017 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publisher | IEEE Press |
| Publication date | Aug 2017 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5386-2344-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 2017 |
| Event | 2017 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) - Heraklion, Greece Duration: 28 Aug 2017 → 31 Aug 2017 |
Conference
| Conference | 2017 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
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| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Heraklion |
| Period | 28/08/2017 → 31/08/2017 |
Keywords
- Power loss
- Distributed generation
- Optimization
- Smart distribution system