Real Time Implementation of Pollination Based Techniques for Radial Distribution Network Reconfiguration

Abstract

The optimization of the distribution system is one of the most important operations for running an efficient power system. At the distribution stage, a wide variety of development frameworks are achieved, including optimum reconfiguration, optimal positioning of distributed generators and capacitors, and synthesis of all. The proposed approach for distribution system reconfiguration in the study eliminates the use of various types of radial distribution system (RDS) equipment to improve performance. In benchmark test systems, such as IEEE 33 bus RDS and 83 bus Taiwan power distribution company, a flower pollination algorithm is employed to reduce real power losses on the overall system. For the recommended technique, a prototype model of the distribution system for real-time implementation is also employed in the distribution network workstation. The proposed algorithm's performance reduces the search space, and the optimal solution is obtained with the least amount of running time.

Abbreviations: RDS: radial distribution system; TPDC: Taiwan power distribution company; FPA: flower pollination algorithm; NFE: number of load flow executions; GA: genetic algorithm; RAG: refined genetic algorithm; ITS: improved TS algorithm; HSA: harmony search algorithm; COM: complementarity methods; SA: simulated annealing; PGSA: plant growth simulation algorithm; PTS1: proto type system 1; PTS2: proto type system 2; BM_TS1: benchmark test system 1; BM_TS2: benchmark test system 2

KEYWORDS:

• Optimization
• Pollination algorithm
• Radial distribution system
• Restructuring
• Workstation

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Mariaraja Paramasivam

Mariaraja Paramasivam received his BE in electrical and electronics engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, and ME degree in power electronics and drives from Anna University, Coimbatore, India, in 2011. He obtained his PhD from Anna University, Chennai, in 2020. He is currently working as assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at P A College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Coimbatore, TamilNadu, India. He has published 33 technical papers in referred journals and conferences. His research interests are in electrical power systems simulation and distribution systems. He is a Member of IEEE and Life Member of ISTE.

Manigandan Thathan

Manigandan Thathan received his BE from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, in 1996, his ME from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, in 1998, and his PhD from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2005. He is currently associated as professor in the Department of EEE at P A College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Coimbatore, TamilNadu, India. He has published over 180 referred technical papers including journal articles. His current research interests include the modeling of electrical systems, stability analysis of electrical systems, and advanced digital control with real-time implementations. He is a Member of IEEE and Life Member of ISTE. Email: [email protected]