Sensibility analysis with genetic algorithm to allocate distributed generation and capacitor banks in unbalanced distribution systems

ASC Martins, LR de Araujo, DRR Penido - Electric Power Systems …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the last years, many authors have dedicated themselves to solving the problem of
distributed resources allocation in Distribution Systems (DS). The optimal siting and sizing of …

An efficient backward/forward sweep algorithm for power flow analysis through a novel tree-like structure for unbalanced distribution networks

S Petridis, O Blanas, D Rakopoulos, F Stergiopoulos… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The increase of distributed energy resources (DERs) in low voltage (LV) distribution
networks requires the ability to perform an accurate power flow analysis (PFA) in …

A Riemannian optimization approach to the radial distribution network load flow problem

M Heidarifar, P Andrianesis, M Caramanis - Automatica, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Load Flow (LF) equations in power networks are the foundation of several
applications on active and reactive power flow control, distributed and real-time control and …

Limiting current and voltage unbalances in distribution systems: A metaheuristic-based decision support system

TAP Beneteli, LP Cota, TAM Euzébio - … Journal of Electrical Power & Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Voltage and current unbalances are highly harmful to electrical power systems and the
equipment connected to them. Thus, the development of a method that enables the …

A novel unbalanced power flow analysis in active AC-DC distribution networks considering PWM convertors and distributed generations

S Mousavizadeh, TG Bolandi, A Alahyari… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recent major achievements in power electronic technologies have expedited the
development and proliferation of small-scale distributed generations (DGs). AC-DC …

Holomorphic embedding load flow method in three-phase distribution networks with ZIP loads

M Heidarifar, P Andrianesis… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Holomorphic Embedding Load flow Method (HELM) employs analytic continuation of
complex analytic functions to calculate the practical (high voltage) load flow solution and …

Efficient load flow techniques based on holomorphic embedding for distribution networks

M Heidarifar, P Andrianesis… - 2019 IEEE Power & …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Holomorphic Embedding Load flow Method (HELM) employs complex analysis to solve
the load flow problem. It guarantees finding the correct solution when it exists, and …

Contributions to the sequence‐decoupling compensation power flow method for distribution system analysis

TR Fernandes, TR Ricciardi, RS da Silva… - IET Generation …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Many applications of Distribution Management Systems (DMSs) are based on power flow
solutions. Fast and robust power flow methods capable of accommodating systems of …

Improved correction strategy for power flow control based on multi-machine sensitivity analysis

C Wang, C Feng, Y Zeng, F Zhang - IEEE Access, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Sensitivity analysis is a conventional power grid analysis method that has been widely used
in active power safety correction of power systems. This method relies on linearizing the …

A complex-valued three-phase load flow for radial networks: High-performance and low-voltage solution capability

JE Sarmiento, CA Alvez… - … on Power Systems, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Load flow methods for distribution networks, such as backward forward sweep (BFS) have a
good computational performance and can find solutions with accuracy. However, some …