Simultaneous network reconfiguration with distributed generation sizing and tap changer adjustment for power loss reduction using imperialist competitive algorithm

• Main Authors: Koong, Gia Ing, Mokhlis, Hazlie, Jamian, Jasrul Jamani, Illias, Hazlee Azil, Mohd. Dahalan, Wardiah, Aman, Muhammad Mohsin
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2018
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85424/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13369-017-2778-6

This paper presents a simultaneous network reconfiguration with DG sizing and tap changer adjustment to minimize power loss in a distribution system. Imperialist Competitive Algorithm is used to identify the best set combination of reconfiguration, DG size and tap changer. The performance of the pro...