Distributed Generation (DG) plays an important role in current power systems with high demand growth. DG provides an alternative to the traditional electricity sources like oil, gas, coal, water, etc. and can also be used to enhance the current electrical system. DG distribution is likely to improve the reliability of a power distribution system by at least partially minimizing unplanned power ...

power transformers provide a vital link between the generation and distribution of produced energy. such static equipment is subjected to abuse during operation in generation and distribution stations and leads to catastrophic failures. this paper reviewed the techniques in the field of condition monitoring of power transformers in recent years. transformer monitoring and diagnosis are the effe...

Abstract-This paper presents the reliability computation and Bayesian estimation of system reliability when the applied stress and strength follows the power function distribution. The Power Function Distribution is considered as a simple model to assess component reliability and may exhibit a better fit for failure data and also provide more appropriate information about hazard rate. The resul...

In this paper, simultaneous placement of distributed generation, capacitor bank and protective devices are utilized to improve the efficiency of the distribution network. The objectives of the problem are reduction of active and reactive power losses, improvement of voltage profile and reliability indices and increasing distribution companies’ profit. The combination of firefly algorithm, parti...

The distribution system is prone to failures and disturbances due to weather related issues and human errors. The distributed generation is expected to play a key role in the power system. The reliability of the power supply can be improved in the presence of distributed generation (DG). In this paper, general assessment of the impact of distributed generation (DG) on the distribution system re...

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