Genetic algorithms (GAs) are considered very useful tools for the optimal allocation of capacitor banks in distribution systems. Nonetheless a high computational effort can be requested mainly in large scale systems. In the paper three GA-based methods for the optimal sizing and siting of capacitors in unbalanced multiconverter distribution networks are applied and compared to obtain a good sol...

⎯ The integrated control of voltage and reactive power (volt/var) on radial distribution feeder is formulated as a multiobjective optimization problem to be solved trough the Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm (SPEA2), a relatively recent technique of recognized computational efficiency. Two objectives has been established: voltage level variation and power and energy losses including costs...

There are various static var compensator configurations available and listed in the literature. Their performances evaluated based on their voltage support, dynamic response, losses, cost, additional filter requirement, if any. In this paper, efforts made to improve performance parameter such as rise time, settling peak overshoots. A new topology with an adaptive controller is presented, which ...

The problem regarding the optimal integration of efficient reactive power compensation in radial and meshed distribution networks using fixed-step capacitor banks static compensators (D-STATCOMs) is addressed this research paper by proposing a master–slave optimization methodology. Radial topologies are considered for grid structure while including variable active demand curves. An economic ana...

The flat-top magnetic field (FTMF) can meet scientific experimental requirements for higher intensity, longer pulse width, and lower ripple in physics, chemistry, biology, other fields. This paper proposes an FTMF system powered by the multiple-capacitor power supply (MCPS). MCPS consists of several capacitor banks with customizable capacitance given voltage. These discharge sequentially based ...

DG sources have been introduced as one of the most widely used and effective methods among various providing losses reduction in power systems. In this paper, artificial bee colony algorithm has employed with aim determining location capacity distributed generations (DGs) capacitor banks (CBs) distribution The proposed objective function includes ENS reliability index, which is by deploying wei...

The article discusses the issues of creating contactless switching devices for automatic quality control and operation modes power supply systems, using developed thyristor voltage relays, characterized by high reliability speed, combining a sensitive system powerful final controlling element. Schemes with operating principles experimental characteristics are given. It is proposed to use it aut...

To perform a capacitive current switching test (CCT) at AC extra-high-voltage (EHV) and above level, this paper proposes new multi-transformer synthetic circuit (MTSC) method that replaces the general using capacitor banks. An MTSC has simpler structure compared to other testing methods higher equivalence (especially recovery voltage TRV) validity. Using method, CCTs for breakers (CBs) of 420 k...

In the railway traction drive system, reliability of DC-link capacitor banks faces enormous challenges due to multioperation conditions, complex physical structures, and safe operation requirements. Considering these issues, this article proposes a evaluation method capacitors provide guideline for preventive maintenance in system. electrothermal stress analysis, different from conventional met...