Application of Hybrid HS and Tabu Search Algorithm for Optimal Location of FACTS Devices to Reduce Power Losses in Power Systems
Abstract
Power networks continue to grow following the annual growth of energy demand. As constructing new energy generation facilities bears a high cost, minimizing power grid losses becomes essential to permit low cost energy transmission in larger distances and additional areas. This study aims to model an optimization problem for an IEEE 30-bus power grid using a Tabu search algorithm based on an improved hybrid Harmony Search (HS) method to reduce overall grid losses. The proposed algorithm is applied to find the best location for the installation of a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). The results obtained from installation of the UPFC in the grid are presented by displaying outputs.
Keywords:
Tabu search optimization algorithm, harmony search optimization algorithm, FACTS devices, UPFC, IEEE 30-bus grid, reduced lossesDownloads
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