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<p>This paper investigates the strategic placement of capacitor banks in the distribution network of Gračanica, with a specific focus on the medium-voltage feeder Grades. The primary objective is to optimize voltage profiles, minimize power losses, and enhance the overall performance of the distribution network. The significance of this research lies in its thorough examination of optimal capacitor placement within the medium-voltage (MV) branch of distribution networks, specifically considering the intricate interplay between capacitor banks and MV branch components, underlining the necessity for informed decisions in the context of distributed generators (DG) integration to enhance overall network performance. The study further investigates the impact of integrating DGs on these objectives on capacitor placement in the MV feeder. Employing the DIgSILENT PowerFactory software tool for modelling the MV feeder and utilizing a genetic algorithm for capacitor placement optimization, the study underscores the robustness of this approach in handling various conditions and seeking optimal solutions. Simulation results demonstrate that strategically placing capacitor banks and integrating DGs can significantly improve the voltage profile and reduce power losses within the distribution system. The findings of this research support 2MVA of concentrated DGs at the middle of the line as the most efficient and most economically beneficial situation on the medium-voltage feeder Grades study case and contribute valuable insights, serving as a reference for future studies on optimal capacitor placement.</p>
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This paper investigates the strategic placement of capacitor banks in the distribution network of Gračanica, with a specific focus on the medium-voltage feeder Grades. The primary objective is to optimize voltage profiles, minimize power losses, and enhance the overall performance of the distribution network. The significance of this research lies in its thorough examination of optimal capacitor placement within the medium-voltage (MV) branch of distribution networks, specifically considering the intricate interplay between capacitor banks and MV branch components, underlining the necessity for informed decisions in the context of distributed generators (DG) integration to enhance overall network performance. The study further investigates the impact of integrating DGs on these objectives on capacitor placement in the MV feeder. Employing the DIgSILENT PowerFactory software tool for modelling the MV feeder and utilizing a genetic algorithm for capacitor placement optimization, the study underscores the robustness of this approach in handling various conditions and seeking optimal solutions. Simulation results demonstrate that strategically placing capacitor banks and integrating DGs can significantly improve the voltage profile and reduce power losses within the distribution system. The findings of this research support 2MVA of concentrated DGs at the middle of the line as the most efficient and most economically beneficial situation on the medium-voltage feeder Grades study case and contribute valuable insights, serving as a reference for future studies on optimal capacitor placement.

Optimal Capacitor Placement in Real Distribution Network with Reactive Power Support of Distributed Generation

B&H Electrical Engineering

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This paper investigates the strategic placement of capacitor banks in the distribution network of Gračanica, with a specific focus on the medium-voltage feeder...

Optimal Capacitor Placement in Real Distribution Network with Reactive Power Support of Distributed Generation

Article Category: Original scientific paper

Published Online: Jun 22, 2024

Page range: 12 - 23

Received: Feb 05, 2024

Accepted: May 24, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2024-0002

Keywords
capacitor banks, distributed generators, power losses, optimization, voltage profiles

© 2024 Sejo Ivković et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Optimal Capacitor Placement in Real Distribution Network with Reactive Power Support of Distributed Generation

Article Category: Original scientific paper

Published Online: Jun 22, 2024

Page range: 12 - 23

Received: Feb 05, 2024

Accepted: May 24, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2024-0002

Keywordscapacitor banks, distributed generators, power losses, optimization, voltage profiles

© 2024 Sejo Ivković et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
capacitor banks, distributed generators, power losses, optimization, voltage profiles