ABSTRACT A power distribution network is a collection of radial feeders that are
interconnected or linked with one another via different tie-switches and tie-lines. The …

The paper presents a genetic algorithm (GA) based fuzzy multi-objective approach for
determining the optimum values of fixed and switched shunt capacitors to improve the …

The problem of capacitor allocation for loss reduction in electric distribution systems has
been extensively researched over the past several decades. This paper describes the …

This paper presents a new genetic algorithm (GA)-based approach for the simultaneous
power quality improvement and optimal placement and sizing of fixed capacitor banks in …

A multiperiod network reconfiguration to meet the requirement of hourly hosting capacity
under a minimal required number of switching operations, taking into consideration the …

A procedure for solving the power capacitor placement problem is presented. The objective
is to determine the minimum investment required to satisfy suitable reactive constraints. Due …

The problem of capacitor allocation in electric distribution systems involves maximizing
energy and peak power (demand) loss reductions by means of capacitor installations. This …

This paper presents a new approach to shunt capacitor placement in distribution systems
having customers with different load patterns. The allocation of capacitors is considered in a …

A particle swarm optimization (PSO) approach for finding the optimal size and location of
capacitors is reported in this work. The proposed technique finds optimal locations for shunt …

This paper presents an effective approach to optimize the phase arrangement of the
distribution transformers connected to a primary feeder for system unbalance improvement …