Implementation of Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Power Flow with Thyristor-controlled series compensator

Abstract

Finding the Optimal power flow for a multi-bus power system with a TCSC is crucial for reducing system costs while maximizing performance. To identify the best solution in such systems, a genetic algorithm (GA) should be implemented with multi objective function by including minimization of losses, fuel consumption, and increase the system performance. The fuel consumption parameter and optimal power flow settings needs to be obtained by basic optimal power flow solution under various operating conditions in multi bus system. Both active power losses and reactive power compensation are taken into consideration by the objective function. An effective GA is used to evaluate the IEEE 30 and 75 bus system in order to find the best power flow when employing TCSC. This report presents MATLAB-based data to verify the suggested strategy.

Keywords

• thyristor-controlled series compensator (tcsc)
• ga
• optimal power flow
• 75-bus ieee system