International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 1 - Number 4 |
Year of Publication: 2010 |
Authors: Mohan. G, Aravindhababu. P |
10.5120/101-210 |
Mohan. G, Aravindhababu. P . Optimal Locations and Sizing of Capacitors for Voltage Stability Enhancement in Distribution Systems. International Journal of Computer Applications. 1, 4 ( February 2010), 47-52. DOI=10.5120/101-210
Voltage instability occurs in power systems when the system is unable to maintain an acceptable voltage profile under an increasing load demand and/or configuration changes. The operating conditions of the present day distribution systems are closer to the voltage stability boundaries due to the ever increasing load demand. This paper presents a new algorithm for optimal locations and sizing of static and/or switched shunt capacitors in order to enhance voltage stability in addition to improving the voltage profile and minimising losses. Test results on 33 and 69-node distribution systems reveal the superiority of this algorithm.