Optimal sitting and sizing of capacitor banks in distribution networks using heuristic algorithms

Abstract EN

This paper presents a proposed technique to solve the optimal placement and sizing problem of fixed capacitor banks in radial distribution systems in smart grid environment.

The objective is to monitor and regulate the network voltage centrally, regarding the overall voltage profile in the power system for the online applications.

Thus, it is essential to build a database that provides the optimal location and sizing of capacitor units for different loading conditions.

This database can be used in a subsequently steps for online application using a heuristic algorithm as an optimization technique for fully-automated networks.

A part of the Egyptian distribution network is used as a real test system to show the validity, capability and efficiency of the proposed technique.