Optimum shunt capacitor placement in distribution system—A review and comparative study

MM Aman, GB Jasmon, AHA Bakar, H Mokhlis… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Shunt capacitors are commonly used in distribution system for reactive power
compensation. Different analytical, numerical programming, heuristic and artificial intelligent …

Optimal location and sizing determination of Distributed Generation and DSTATCOM using Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm

S Devi, M Geethanjali - International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract A Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm for finding the optimal location and sizing
of Distributed Generation and Distribution STATicCOMpensator (DSTATCOM) with the aim …

Flower pollination algorithm and loss sensitivity factors for optimal sizing and placement of capacitors in radial distribution systems

AY Abdelaziz, ES Ali, SM Abd Elazim - … Journal of Electrical Power & Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract In this paper, Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) is proposed for optimal allocations
and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First the most candidate buses for …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal sizing and locations of capacitors in radial distribution systems via flower pollination optimization algorithm and power loss index

AY Abdelaziz, ES Ali, SM Abd Elazim - Engineering Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, a new and powerful algorithm called Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) is
proposed for optimal allocations and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First …

Capacitor placement in distribution systems for power loss reduction and voltage improvement: a new methodology

A Askarzadeh - IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
For compensating reactive power, shunt capacitors are often installed in electrical
distribution networks. Consequently, in such systems, power loss reduces, voltage profile …

Improved meta-heuristic techniques for simultaneous capacitor and DG allocation in radial distribution networks

N Kanwar, N Gupta, KR Niazi, A Swarnkar - International Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
The active and reactive power flow in distribution networks can be effectively controlled by
optimally placing Shunt Capacitors (SCs) and Distributed Generators (DGs). This paper …

An extensive literature review and new proposal on optimal capacitor placement in distribution systems

SMG Mostafa, JG Shingh, HME Haque - Journal of Engineering …, 2020 - scienpg.com
The main goal of power utilities is to supply reliable and quality power to the end-users and
fulfill their total demands at all possible locations. Most of the loads are connected in the …

Optimal capacitor placement for enhancing voltage stability in distribution systems using analytical algorithm and Fuzzy-Real Coded GA

AR Abul'Wafa - International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy …, 2014 - Elsevier
Two algorithms for optimal capacitor placement, with a view to enhance voltage stability are
introduced. In the analytical algorithm the nodes, whose voltage stability index values are …

Flower pollination algorithm for optimal capacitor placement and sizing in distribution systems

AY Abdelaziz, ES Ali, SM Abd Elazim - Electric Power Components …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
In this article, a new and powerful algorithm called the flower pollination algorithm is
proposed for optimal allocations and sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems …

Improved harmony algorithm for optimal locations and sizing of capacitors in radial distribution systems

ES Ali, SM Abd Elazim, AY Abdelaziz - … Journal of Electrical Power & Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, an Improved Harmony Algorithm (IHA) is proposed for optimal allocations and
sizing of capacitors in various distribution systems. First the most candidate buses for …