Implementation of new equipment consisting high power electronics based technologies such as Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) and proper controller design become essential for improvement of operation and control of power systems. Major positive impacts on power system reliability performance and the actual benefits obtained can be assessed using suitable models and pra...

The current research investigates a new and unique Multi-Objective Generalized Normal Distribution Optimization (MOGNDO) algorithm for solving large-scale Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problems of complex power systems, including renewable energy sources Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). A recently reported single-objective generalized normal distribution optimization is transformed into the...

This paper proposes an approach to optimally allocate multiple types of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices in market-based power systems with wind generation. The main objective is to maximize profit by minimizing device investment cost, and the system's operating cost considering both normal conditions and possible contingencies. The proposed method accurately evaluates the long-t...

With the ever-increasing complexities in power systems across the worldwide, especially opening of electric power markets, it becomes more and more important to provide stable, secure, controlled and high quality electric power on today’s environment. The deregulation and competitive environment in the contemporary power networks will imply a new scenario in terms of load and power flow conditi...

Distribution networks transport electric energy to the end user from distribution substations. Power utilities are looking for improved power delivery performance. The performance of the delivery system is measured by the power loss of the system. The increase in power loss increases the operating cost of the distribution system. This paper presents an algorithm to minimizing the power loss of ...