Development of Metaheuristic Algorithms for the Efficient Allocation of Power Flow Control Devices

Eduardo José Castillo Fatule, University of Texas at El Paso

Abstract

Modern energy grids have become extremely complex systems, requiring more variable and active flow control. As a remedy to this, Distributed Flexible AC Transmission Systems (D-FACTS) are cost-efficient devices used to mitigate power flow congestion and integrate renewable energies. The objective of this research is then to propose an efficient multiple objective evolutionary algorithm to solve a stochastic model for D-FACTS allocation, which aims to optimize various objectives related to cost, grid health, and environmental impacts. The model was implemented on a modified RTS-96 test system, and the results show that optimally allocating D-FACTS modules using the proposed model can significantly improve the studied objectives in a computationally efficient manner.

Subject Area

Electrical engineering|Operations research|Industrial engineering

Recommended Citation

Castillo Fatule, Eduardo José, "Development of Metaheuristic Algorithms for the Efficient Allocation of Power Flow Control Devices" (2021). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI28774563.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI28774563

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