Volume 6 Issue 3 - January 2016

  • 1. Loss minimization by dg allocation in radial distribution systems using hs algorithm-cost benefit analysis

    Authors : Maddala Nageswara Rao, R.srinivasa Rao

    Pages : 577-587

    Keywords : Key words - Distribution system, Distributed generation, Active power loss, Improved Analytical Expression,Harmony Search Algorithm, Cost benefit analysis

    Abstract :

    Abstract- This paper presents a novel method for optimal location and sizing of distributed generation (DG) unit. The objective of this paper is to curtail the total line losses of the radial distribution network, the cost of investment and payback period are calculated for different renewable sources of generation using cost benefit analysis. For setting up of DG unit the Improved Analytical (IA) Expressions is used. The optimal sizing of the sources has also been carried out using Harmony Search Algorithm for better voltage profile and reduced network power loss in the radial distribution system. Harmony search algorithm is concept from natural musical performance processes. In music improvisation, each musician plays within possible pitches to make a harmony vector. If all the pitches create good harmony, the musician saved them in memory and increases good or better harmony for next time. To check the feasibility, the proposed approach is tested on 10, 33 and 69 bus radial systems

    Citing this Journal Article :

    Maddala Nageswara Rao, R.srinivasa Rao, "Loss minimization by dg allocation in radial distribution systems using hs algorithm-cost benefit analysis", Volume 6 Issue 3 - January 2016, 577-587