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Optimal position and rating of DG in distribution networks by ABC–CS from load flow solutions illustrated by fuzzy-PSO

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In this work, load flow problems of both radial distribution networks (RDNs) and mesh distribution networks (MDNs) have been solved using hybrid fuzzy-PSO algorithm. A new voltage stability index (VSI) is also indicated. Based on the suggested load flow, distributed generation (DG) is ready to conduct through the requirement; and with the support of inserting the optimal-sized DG unit in an exact way, the distribution system’s stability is also studied. The exact position of each DG unit has been computed using “loss sensitivity analysis,” whereas the optimal sizing of each DG unit has been done with the help of hybrid artificial bee colony and Cuckoo search algorithm. The suggested method is tested in the regular 33-node and 69-node RDNs as well as in 85-node and 119-node MDNs. The transcendence of the proposed operation has been centered with the aid of comparison to the other existing methods. The suggested VSI is also correlated with other two existing VSIs before and after placement of DG unit(s).

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    Rajni Bala

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Bala, R., Ghosh, S. Optimal position and rating of DG in distribution networks by ABC–CS from load flow solutions illustrated by fuzzy-PSO. Neural Comput & Applic 31, 489–507 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-017-3084-7

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