Reliability Improvement in Distribution Systems by Optimal Placement of DSTATCOM Using Binary Gravitational Search Algorithm

Nesrallh Salman, Azah Mohamed, Hussain Shareef

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Abstract

In this paper, a new method for improving reliability level of distribution systems is presented by employing optimal placement of DSTATCOM. The binary version of the Gravitational Search algorithm (BGSA) is used to solve the DSTATCOM optimal placement problem. The simulation results show that the proposed method is efficient and feasible for improving the system reliability level by reducing load outages and momentary interruptions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)295-299
Number of pages5
JournalPrzeglad Elektrotechniczny
Volume88
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DSTATCOM
  • Distribution systems
  • GSA
  • Power quality
  • Reliability
  • Voltage sag

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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