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Optimal d-STATCOM placement using OpenDSS/Matlab

conference contribution
posted on 2024-07-31, 02:30 authored by Umme MumtahinaUmme Mumtahina, Sanath Alakahoon, Peter WolfsPeter Wolfs
Distribution Static Compensators (dSTATCOMs) can improve distribution network performance using reactive power injection. They can manage voltages and reduce network losses by power factor correction. The placement of dSTATCOMs in a large network requires some engineering design effort. A skilled network designer can be assisted by automated dSTATCOM placement tools. This paper presents methods to optimally place dSTATCOMs in distribution networks. The distribution networks are modelled in Open Distribution System Simulator (OpenDSS). The optimization algorithm runs in MATLAB® environment which calls upon the OpenDSS model to run load flow solutions. The optimization is tested using an Australian low voltage (LV) network located in Newmarket, Brisbane. The testing process examined the placement response to normal loading conditions and to the placement of large spot loads. The paper shows that the optimization method produces credible solutions which improve the network performance in ways that align with engineering expectations.

History

Start Page

817

End Page

821

Number of Pages

5

Start Date

2021-12-05

Finish Date

2021-12-08

eISSN

2378-8542

ISSN

2378-8534

ISBN-13

9781665433396

Location

Brisbane, Australia

Publisher

IEEE

Place of Publication

Piscataway, NJ

Peer Reviewed

  • Yes

Open Access

  • No

Era Eligible

  • Yes

Name of Conference

2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia)

Parent Title

2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021

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