Optimal location of distributed generators in a radial distribution network

Ernestina Amewornu, Nnamdi Nwulu

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Abstract

Electrical power loss and low-voltage profile represent loss of revenue to power utility providers as well as electricity end users. Utility providers therefore need to take steps towards minimizing power losses and ensure appreciable bus voltage at the load ends. There are various methods for improving the performance of a power network. However, the objective of this work is to determine optimal location of Distributed Generators (DGs) based on power loss index and voltage stability index, and this was accomplished using the Power System Analysis Tool (PSAT). The optimal location of DG in a radial distribution network based on a combination of voltage stability and power loss index produces significantly reduced power loss and improved voltage profile. It is therefore a suitable method for improving the performance of radial distribution networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Manufacturing Engineering - Selected Articles from ICMMPE 2019
EditorsSeyed Sattar Emamian, Farazila Yusof, Mokhtar Awang
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages641-649
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9789811557521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event5th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2019 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 19 Nov 201921 Nov 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period19/11/1921/11/19

Keywords

  • Distributed generation
  • Optimal location
  • Power loss
  • Radial distribution network
  • Voltage profile

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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