Reactive Power Support in Radial Distribution Network Using Mine Blast Algorithm

The passive power distribution networks are prone to imperfect voltage profile and higher losses, especially at the far end of long feeders. capacitor placement is studied in this article using a novel Mine Blast Algorithm (MBA). improvement reduction net annual cost also considered along with minimizing loss. optimization problem formulated solved two steps. Firstly, Voltage Stability Index (VSI) used rank nodes for capacitors. Secondly, from priority list previous step, MBA utilized provide optimal location sizes capacitors ensuring loss minimization, improvement, reduced cost. Finally, results tested on 33 69 radial node systems MATLAB. variables presented which show significant active reactive lesser injection.