Optimal capacitor allocation in distribution systems has been studied for a long times. It is an optimization problem which has an objective to define the optimal sizes and locations ofcapacitors to be installed.This paper presents a new methodology using particle swarm optimization (PSO) Algorithm for the placement of capacitors on the distribution systems to reduce the power losses and to imp...

The logical configuration of a WDM network can be changed by reassigning wavelengths to tunable transceivers of nodes. In this paper, we develop reconfiguration algorithms to obtain an optimal node placement of multihop networks with regular topology. The algorithms are based on meta-heuristics such as simulated annealing, threshold acceptance, and multistart local search. We compare the perfor...

Dampers can reduce structural response under dynamic loads. Since dampers are costly, the design of structures equipped with dampers should make their application economically justifiable. Among the effective cost reduction factors is optimal damper placement. Hence, this study intended to find the optimal viscous damper placement using efficient optimization methods. Taking into account the no...

-In this paper, multi-objective optimal placement (MOOP) of multi-type flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) devices for Thailand power system is proposed. Four types of FACTS devices are used: thyristor-controlled series capacitor (TCSC), thyristor-controlled phase shifter (TCPS), unified power flow controller (UPFC), and static var compensator (SVC). The problem is decomposed into the opti...

Power distribution systems face continuous challenges from increased demand and lengthening of feeders, resulting in power loss augmentation unacceptable voltage drops. Thus, to reduce technical losses improve the profile, common techniques such as reactive compensation, network reconfiguration, placing regulators are employed. Distribution reconfiguration (DNR) consists modifying system topolo...

Due to increased load demand, the power system developers are encouraged meet quality requirements. Using harmonic filter and capacitor bank is one of essential solutions in mitigating issues. This research aims mitigate harmonics improve voltage distribution systems by using ETAP. For this purpose, a Homs city considered, which part Syrian system. The banks designed numerical analysis Optimal ...

Recent generations of FPGAs allow run-time partial reconfiguration. To increase the efficacy of reconfigurable computing, multitasking on FPGAs is proposed. One of the challenging problems in multitasking systems is online template placement. In this paper, we describe how existing algorithms work, and propose a new multi-stage method for mapping of tasks to reconfigurable hardware. Also a new ...

This paper undertakes the problem of loss reduction in a radial distribution System. The objective is to determine the suitable size and location of the capacitors to be placed on a radial distribution system. The objective function is to increase of saving due to reduction of energy losses thereby taking into consideration cost of capacitor. In this part, load flow solution for the radial feed...

Transmission network congestion is an important issue in deregulated power systems, whenever the physical or operational constraints in a transmission network become active, the system is said to be in a state of congestion. Congestion management (CM) is a mechanism to prioritize the transactions and commit to such a schedule that will not overload the network. This paper presents relieving tra...