The operation of a distribution system in the presence of distributed generation systems has someadvantages and challenges. Optimal sizing and siting of DG systems has economic, technical, andenvironmental benefits in distribution systems. Improper selection of DG systems can reduce theseadvantages or even result in deterioration in the normal operation of the distribution system. DGallocation ...

This research uses a comprehensive method to solve a combinatorial problem of distribution network expansion planning (DNEP) problem. The proposed multi-objective scheme aims to improve power system's accountability and system performance parameters, simultaneously, in the lowest possible costs. The dynamic programming approach is implemented in order to find the optimal sizing, siting and timi...

This paper presents a powerful approach to find the optimal size and location of distributed generation units in a distribution system using Genetic Optimization algorithm (GA). The total active and reactive power losses are minimized and voltage profile is improved. GA fitness function is introduced including the active power losses, reactive power losses and the cumulative voltage deviation v...

The necessity of Distributed Generation (DG) in the modern power system has increased greatly. Optimal placement and sizing DGs have a significant impact on objectives voltage stability enhancement, real reactive loss minimization security reliability. Different types such as Type I, II, III IVare placed. optimal these is found using Voltage Stability Index (VSI). done Differential Evolution (D...

This paper proposes a maximum penetration ranking based approach for siting of Distributed Generators (DG) in a radial distribution system. In this method, the system buses are ranked based on the maximum power that can be injected at each system bus without causing voltage violations. This ranking is called as Maximum Penetration Ranking (MPR) and the buses of laterals with highest MPR are sel...

Utilization of energy storage system (ESS) in microgrids has turned to be necessary in recent years and now with the improvement of storage technologies, system operators are looking for an exact modeling and calculation for optimal sizing of ESS. In the proposed paper, optimal size of ESS is determined in a microgrid considering demand response program (DRP) and reliability criterion. Both lar...

The benefits of simultaneous consideration of siting and sizing of distribution centers have been well acknowledged in supply chain design. Most formulations assume that the potential DC sites are known and the decision on location is to select sites from the finite potential DC sites. However, the quality of this discrete version problem depends on the selection of potential DC sites. In this ...