Voltage Control of Radial Distribution Networks: Optimal Capacitor Placement and Voltage Regulators - Softcover

Abdelaziz, Almoataz Y.; Mekhamer, Said F.; Nada, Mohamed H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659415472 ISBN 13: 9783659415470

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Optimal reactive power and voltage control for distribution system involves the installation of fixed shunt capacitors and tap changing voltage regulators along distribution feeders. This can improve voltage profiles for all end-use customers and reduce real power losses. In this book, the fuzzy logic optimization technique is studied and applied to solve the capacitor allocation problem in radial distribution systems. Using voltage regulator for voltage control of radial distribution systems is also studied to allow more loss reduction and to improve the whole system voltage profile. The applicability of the fuzzy logic technique in the field of capacitor placement problem is discussed. Modifications are made to existing fuzzy membership functions to obtain better results. Also, an approach using tap-changing voltage regulators is applied to maintain the voltage profile on a general radial distribution system within a pre-specified bandwidth. In addition, the action of the regulators is studied to provide the best possible profile while maximally decreasing system losses; this is done by controlling the regulator tap positions.

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About the Author

He is a professor of electrical power engineering in Ain Shams University, Egypt. He has supervised 50 Ph.D. and. M.Sc. theses in his research areas: Applications of artificial intelligence & newoptimization techniques in power system protection,operation, planning and control. He has authored more than 150 refreed journal and conference papers.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659415472
• ISBN 13: 9783659415470
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112