Deployment of Distributed Generation with D-FACTS in Distribution System: A Comprehensive Analytical Review

Abstract

In this paper, a comprehensive review of the distribution system (DS) with Distributed Generation (DG) and Distribution Flexible AC Transmission System (D-FACTS) allocation for enhancement of voltage profiles, decrease in line losses with enrichment of feeder loading ability has been presented. The major intention is to give an idea about all the schemes for allocation of DG and D-FACTS proposed by researchers for balanced as well as unbalanced radial and mesh DS. To meet the demand for load growth, to find the best possible operation, to know alternative plans for future expansion with DG and D-FACTS and constant monitoring of steady-state performance, load flow analysis (LFA) is required. Therefore, a brief assessment of the LFA of the DS has been presented. Today, DG needs to be established by DG developers on distribution network operators' (DNO) recommendations due to its various techno-economic and environmental benefits. DG demands reactive power from the system, which results in low-voltage profiles as well as higher line losses. To sustain the voltage outline and to decrease the line loss, D-FACTS devices can be installed to offer reactive power support which in turn saves energy and the environment. This paper provided critical review and evaluation of DG and D-FACTS allocation in DNO-based DS and suggested the scope of future work in the emerging areas of competitive distribution system network operation.

KEYWORDS:

• Load flow analysis
• Distribution system
• DG
• D-FACTS
• DNO
• Load modeling

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Atma Ram Gupta

Atma Ram Gupta received his BTech in electrical engineering from C V Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneshwar under Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha in 2009, MTech in electrical systems from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur in 2012 and PhD in power systems from National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in 2018. He is working as an assistant professor in Electrical Engineering Department at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana since 2013. His research interest is DG and D-FACTS allocation in distribution system. He is a member of IEEE, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society, IEEE Council on Superconductivity, IEEE Nanotechnology Council, IEEE Sensors Council and CIGRE. He has two book chapters and 28 research publications in various reputed international journals and conferences.

Ashwani Kumar

Ashwani Kumar is presently working as professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NIT-Kurukshetra, Haryana. He received his BTech in EE in 1988 and master degree in power systems from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1994 with honours. He received his PhD from IIT Kanpur in 2003. He did post doctoral from Tennessee Technological University, USA. He has more than 100 publications in the journals of repute including IEEE Trans. on Power Systems, IET-GTD, Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, Springer, Berkeley, Emerald, JES, IEI series B etc. Four of his research students have been awarded with prestigious POSOCO Power System Award (PPSA) for best thesis. Email: [email protected]