CHP systems optimal allocation in the interconnected heat and electricity distribution network based on minimizing electrical and heat transfer losses

Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are employed to supply electrical thermal loads of distribution networks (DNs). However, the loss can significantly hinder transfer through pipelines from CHP consumers Therefore, optimal placement sizing reduce losses, including very crucial. To minimize loss, many methods have been proposed for resource allocation. In this paper, a new approach allocation (HTL) is presented. Accurate modeling HTL pipeline performed. The method applied 33-bus, 69-bus, 84-bus test systems. According simulation results, it concluded that considering in resources optimization problem leads major changes selection systems' size location. solve problem, enhanced imperialist competitive algorithm (E-ICA) enhances performance efficiency ICA by improving exploitation exploration prevent getting trapped local optimums. Comparison results confirms superiority E-ICA over other methods.