Improved multi-objective artificial bee colony algorithm for optimal power flow problem

The artificial bee colony(ABC) algorithm is improved to construct a hybrid multi-objective ABC algorithm, called HMOABC, for resolving optimal power flow(OPF) problem by simultaneously optimizing three conflicting objectives of OPF, instead of transforming multi-objective functions into a single objective function. The main idea of HMOABC is to extend original ABC algorithm to multi-objective and cooperative mode by combining the Pareto dominance and divide-and-conquer approach. HMOABC is then used in the 30-bus IEEE test system for solving the OPF problem considering the cost, loss, and emission impacts. The simulation results show that the HMOABC is superior to other algorithms in terms of optimization accuracy and computation robustness.

The Optimal Power Flow Calculation of Power System Based on the Annealing Algorithm

The result of OPF whose task is to compute the voltage and angle of each node in power system is the basic of stability calculation and failure analysis in power system. For this goal, the idea of simulated annealing method is introduced, mixed with the greedy randomized algorithm (GRASP), and then the hybrid SA algorithm is obtained. The algorithm is applied to the multi-objective optimal power flow calculation of power system, and the effectiveness of the algorithm given in this paper is verified by analysis of examples.

Ant Colony Optimization Approach Based Genetic Algorithms for Multiobjective Optimal Power Flow Problem under Fuzziness

In this paper, a new optimization system based genetic algorithm is presented. Our approach integrates the merits of both ant colony optimization and genetic algorithm and it has two characteristic features. Firstly, since there is instabilities in the global market, implications of global financial crisis and the rapid fluctuations of prices, a fuzzy representation of the optimal power flow problem has been defined, where the input data involve many parameters whose possible values may be assigned by the expert. Secondly, by enhancing ant colony optimization through genetic algorithm, a strong robustness and more effectively algorithm was created. Also, stable Pareto set of solutions has been detected, where in a practical sense only Pareto optimal solutions that are stable are of interest since there are always uncertainties associated with efficiency data. The results on the standard IEEE systems demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed approach to generate true and well-distributed Pareto optimal nondominated solutions of the multiobjective OPF.

A New Parallel Algorithm in Power Flow Calculation:Dynamic Asynchronous Parallel Algorithm

Based on the general methods in power flow calculation of power system and on conceptions and classifications of parallel algorithm, a new approach named Dynamic Asynchronous Parallel Algorithm that applies to the online analysis and real-time dispatching and controlling of large-scale power network was put forward in this paper. Its performances of high speed and dynamic following have been verified on IEEE-14 bus system.

Solving Optimal Power Flow Using Modified Bacterial Foraging Algorithm Considering FACTS Devices

In this paper, a new Modified Bacterial Foraging Algorithm (MBFA) method is developed to incorporate FACTS devices in optimal power flow (OPF) problem. This method can provide an enhanced economic solution with the use of controllable FACTS devices. Two types of FACTS devices, thyristor controlled series compensators (TCSC) and Static VAR Compensator (SVC) are considered in this method. The basic bacterial foraging algorithm (BFA) is an evolutionary optimization technique inspired by the foraging behavior of the E. coli bacteria. The strategy of the OPF problem is decomposed in two sub-problems, the first sub-problem related to active power planning to minimize the fuel cost function, and the second sub-problem designed to make corrections to the voltage deviation and reactive power violation based in an efficient reactive power planning of multi Static VAR Compensator (SVC). The specified power flow control constraints due to the use of FACTS devices are included in the OPF problem. The proposed method decomposes the solution of such modified OPF problem into two sub problems’ iteration. The first sub problem is a power flow control problem and the second sub problem is a modified Bacterial foraging algorithm (MBFA) OPF problem. The two sub problems are solved iteratively until convergence. Case studies are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Optimal Power Flow Using Firefly Algorithm with Unified Power Flow Controller

Firefly algorithm is the new intelligent algorithm used for all complex engineering optimization problems. Power system has many complex optimization problems one of which is the optimal power flow (OPF). Basically, it is minimizing optimization problem and subjected to many complex objective functions and constraints. Hence, firefly algorithm is used to solve OPF in this paper. The aim of the firefly is to optimize the control variables, namely generated real power, voltage magnitude and tap setting of transformers. Flexible AC Transmission system (FACTS) devices may used in the power system to improve the quality of the power supply and to reduce the cost of the generation. FACTS devices are classified into series, shunt, shunt-series and series-series connected devices. Unified power flow controller (UPFC) is shunt-series type device that posses all capabilities to control real, reactive powers, voltage and reactance of the connected line in the power system. Hence, UPFC is included in the considered IEEE 30 bus for the OPF solution.

A multi-objective gravitational search algorithm based approach of power system stability enhancement with UPFC

On the basis of the theoretical analysis of a single-machine infinite-bus （SMIB）, using the modified linearized Phil- lips-Heffron model installed with unified power flow controller （UPFC）, the potential of the UPFC supplementary controller to enhance the dynamic stability of a power system is evaluated by measuring the electromechanical controllability through singular value decomposition （SVD） analysis. This controller is tuned to simultaneously shift the undamped electromeehanical modes to a prescribed zone in the s-plane. The problem of robust UPFC based damping controller is formulated as an optimization problem according to the eigenvalue-based multi-objective function comprising the damping factor, and the damping ratio of the undamped electromechanical modes to be solved using gravitational search algorithm （GSA） that has a strong ability to find the most optimistic results. The different loading conditions are simulated on a SMIB system and the rotor speed deviation, internal voltage deviation, DC voltage deviation and electrical power deviation responses are studied with the effect of this flexible AC transmission systems （FACTS） controller. The results reveal that the tuned GSA based UPFC controller using the proposed multi-objective function has an excellent capability in damping power system with low frequency oscillations and greatly enhances the dynamic stability of the power systems.

Power flow calculation for a distribution system with multi-port PETs:an improved AC-DC decoupling iterative method

Recently,power electronic transformers(PETs)have received widespread attention owing to their flexible networking,diverse operating modes,and abundant control objects.In this study,we established a steady-state model of PETs and applied it to the power flow calculation of AC-DC hybrid systems with PETs,considering the topology,power balance,loss,and control characteristics of multi-port PETs.To address new problems caused by the introduction of the PET port and control equations to the power flow calculation,this study proposes an iterative method of AC-DC mixed power flow decoupling based on step optimization,which can achieve AC-DC decoupling and effectively improve convergence.The results show that the proposed algorithm improves the iterative method and overcomes the overcorrection and initial value sensitivity problems of conventional iterative algorithms.

Analysis of the Load Flow Problem in Power System Planning Studies

Load flow is an important tool used by power engineers for planning, to determine the best operation for a power system and exchange of power between utility companies. In order to have an efficient operating power system, it is necessary to determine which method is suitable and efficient for the system’s load flow analysis. A power flow analysis method may take a long time and therefore prevent achieving an accurate result to a power flow solution because of continuous changes in power demand and generations. This paper presents analysis of the load flow problem in power system planning studies. The numerical methods: Gauss-Seidel, Newton-Raphson and Fast Decoupled methods were compared for a power flow analysis solution. Simulation is carried out using Matlab for test cases of IEEE 9-Bus, IEEE 30-Bus and IEEE 57-Bus system. The simulation results were compared for number of iteration, computational time, tolerance value and convergence. The compared results show that Newton-Raphson is the most reliable method because it has the least number of iteration and converges faster.

Voltage Stability Constrained Optimal Power Flow Using NSGA-II

Voltage stability has become an important issue in planning and operation of many power systems. This work includes multi-objective evolutionary algorithm techniques such as Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA II) approach for solving Voltage Stability Constrained-Optimal Power Flow (VSC-OPF). Base case generator power output, voltage magnitude of generator buses are taken as the control variables and maximum L-index of load buses is used to specify the voltage stability level of the system. Multi-Objective OPF, formulated as a multi-objective mixed integer nonlinear optimization problem, minimizes fuel cost and minimizes emission of gases, as well as improvement of voltage profile in the system. NSGA-II based OPF-case 1-Two objective-Min Fuel cost and Voltage stability index;case 2-Three objective-Min Fuel cost, Min Emission cost and Voltage stability index. The above method is tested on standard IEEE 30-bus test system and simulation results are done for base case and the two severe contingency cases and also on loaded conditions.

A Parallel Approach for Real-Time Power Flow in Distribution Networks

The new reality of smart distribution systems with use of generation sources of small and medium sizes brings new challenges for the operation of these systems. The complexity and the large number of nodes requires use of methods which can reduce the processing time of algorithms such as power flow, allowing its use in real time. This paper presents a known methodology for calculating the power flow in three phases using backward/forward sweep method, and also considering other network elements such as voltage regulators, shunt capacitors and sources of dispersed generation of types PV （active power and voltage） and PQ （active and reactive power）. After that, new elements are introduced that allow the parallelization of this algorithm and an adequate distribution of work between the available processors. The algorithm was implemented using a multi-tiered architecture; the processing times were measured in many network configurations and compared with the same algorithm in the serial version.

Development of a Genetic Algorithm for Evaluating the Performance of Overhead Power Distribution Lines and Proposing Solutions to Improve Distribution Line Safety

This paper aims to present and discuss the use of a power flow methodology based on Gauss elimination method to evaluate the performance of distribution network taking into account the neutral conductor absence at specific sections, and a development of a methodology based on GA （genetic algorithm） capable of evaluating alternative solutions in different bars of the feeder, in order to propose appropriate solutions to improve the distribution network safety. Besides the technical aspects, the proposed GA methodology takes into account the economic feasibility analysis. The results of power flow simulations have shown that the presence of single-phase transformers along with the absence of the neutral conductor at specific sections of the MV （medium voltage） network may increase the Vng （neutral-to-ground voltage） levels of the feeders involved, jeopardizing the system＇s safety. On the other hand, the solutions proposed by the GA methodology may reduce the network Vng levels and improve the safety conditions, providing values close to the ones found before the neutral conductor theft.

Distributed Generators Location and Capacity Effect on Voltage Profile Improvement and Power Losses Reduction Using Genetic Algorithm

This paper presents a powerful approach to find the optimal size and location of distributed generation units in a distribution system using GA （Genetic Optimization algorithm）. It is proved that GA method is fast and easy tool to enable the planners to select accurate and the optimum size of generators to improve the system voltage profile in addition to reduce the active and reactive power loss. GA fitness function is introduced including the active power losses, reactive power losses and the cumulative voltage deviation variables with selecting weight of each variable. GA fitness function is subjected to voltage constraints, active and reactive power losses constraints and DG size constraint.

风电数据的不确定性建模及在电网规划的应用

在我国经济高速发展的同时,矿物资源的使用持续增长,对环境的污染也在不断加剧,发展风力发电是我国实现低碳转型的一项重要措施。然而,由于风力发电具有较强的不稳定性,这给电网的运行带来了较大的不确定性。因此,考虑风力发电过程中的不确定性因素,并对其进行建模,开展含风力发电的电网规划研究。首先对风电出力的不确定性进行建模,建立了风电机组出力的数学模型。其次,提出了以总成本、总网损最小为目标函数的考虑风电不确定性的最优潮流模型,并给出一种采用局部模型并引入动态惯性权重系数改进的粒子群优化求解算法。经采用实际的风电数据进行实验,结果表明与传统的粒子群优化算法相比,改进的粒子群优化算法在求解速度、收敛性以及稳健性方面均具有更优性能。

基于全纯嵌入法的三相潮流通用算法

随着高比例新能源接入,电网三相不平衡问题日益突出,迫切需要工程适用的三相潮流算法进行分析。传统三相潮流算法存在初值依赖性强、模型复杂、计算效率较低和适用场景受限等问题。全纯嵌入法是一种解析求解非线性潮流方程的新方法,具有不依赖初值、求解过程中矩阵定常的优势。因此,该文首先基于电网三相元件模型特性,运用相序变换矩阵,构建三相潮流的全纯嵌入模型;其次,基于幂级数系数相等原则,推导模型系数的递推关系,并运用矩阵范型技术简化计算模型;然后,对零序约束方程进行解析重构,运用矩阵行列替换技术,实现不同接地方式下电网三相潮流的高效求解;最后,在IEEE 33、改造的IEEE 123及我国某区域电网系统上,验证所提方法效率高、收敛可靠且不依赖于计算初值的优势。

分布式电源对配电网潮流计算的影响研究

配电中接入的分布式电源的增多,潮流计算时,传统的前推回代法无法满足精度要求。对系统研究发现,分布式电源的出力和接入位置对配电网的网损有不同的影响,阐述了分布式电源潮流计算模型,并引入了一种带有PV节点无功修正的分布式电源配电网潮流计算方法。通过对IEEE14节点系统进行仿真验证,证明了所提算法的有效性和收敛性。研究结果显示:新提出的方案和技术能够更加高效地解决带有分布式电源的配电网潮流问题。

含多类型直流的交直流混联电网潮流计算方法适用性分析

作为电网发展的新阶段,交直流混联电网呈现多类型直流参与、大规模交直流互联的特点,而关于统一迭代和交替迭代2种潮流计算方法的适用性尚未得到深入分析。为此基于含多类型直流的交直流混联电网对2种潮流计算方法的运算性能进行对比研究。推导了含常规直流、柔性直流、混合直流的交直流混联电网潮流模型,进而提出了相应的统一迭代法和交替迭代法。通过3个交直流混联电网测试系统和南方电网实际系统数据验证了潮流模型的有效性和潮流算法的准确性,结合系统负荷水平、系统强度、直流嵌入规模等因素对2种潮流计算方法的收敛性能和计算速度进行对比分析。研究结果表明,在含多类型直流的交直流混联电网中进行潮流计算时,统一迭代法的计算效率比交替迭代法高。

基于VPP碳流计算的多目标多时间尺度优化调度

为研究虚拟电厂低碳经济运行策略,以虚拟电厂能流和碳流模型为基础,执行了多目标多时间尺度优化调度。首先,基于碳流走向建立虚拟电厂低碳经济运行的非线性多目标规划模型,并采用归一化法向约束法进行求解。然后,建立了基于动态矩阵控制算法的有限时域优化模型,对日前结果进行跟踪优化和反馈校正,以降低不确定性因素的影响。最后,仿真对比实验验证了所提调度策略能在保证碳流计算精度超过95%的前提下实现虚拟电厂低碳经济运行。

基于动态平衡布局的输电网潮流图自动生成方法

为解决输电网潮流图自动生成中厂站布局与线路布线问题,提出基于动态平衡布局的输电网潮流图自动生成方法。针对厂站布局,首先,在力导向算法的基础上引入基于图纸中心点的惩罚函数,以解决力导向算法布局不均匀的问题,提高布局的均布度;然后,利用厂站分布率参数控制算法平衡次数,引导厂站向图纸边界运动,解决布局自动适应给定图幅大小的问题;最后,通过位置映射变换将围绕图纸中心点的椭圆分布转换为矩形分布,解决引入惩罚函数布局均匀但不符合传统输电网潮流图绘制习惯的问题。针对线路布线提出以构建通道树为中心的布线方法,有效降低布线交点个数,提升布线效果。所提布局与布线算法在实际工程应用中取得了良好的效果,通过案例验证了输电网潮流图自动生成的正确性和有效性。

含分布电源配电网多时段线性化二阶锥松弛算法研究

针对分布式电源接入配电网影响系统电压分布和潮流分析、造成系统电能质量下降的问题,建立系统优化模型,对系统电压、潮流进行分析与优化,提出含分布式电源的配电网多时段线性化二阶锥松弛优化算法。对分布式电源接入的配电网进行潮流分析,建立分布式配电网最优潮流优化模型;对分布式配电网潮流优化模型进行简化处理,针对潮流分析中非凸非线性,提出多时段二阶锥松弛优化算法;针对电容器组、有载调压变压器的非凸非线性问题,进行分段线性化处理。仿真结果表明,提出的算法能合理调度有载调压变压器、电容器组和分布电源的出力,有效降低网损,减小电网电压偏差。