As the complexity of power networks increases, the installation of devices such as High Voltage Direct Current links (HVDC) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), and the use of advanced control techniques, can be used to improve network stability. Model Predictive Control (MPC) is an example of such an advanced control technique. However, it is often impractical to implement this techni...

In order to increase the reliability of the nation’s power grid, this paper proposes using an Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) to optimize the placement of a limited number of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices on power lines. We benchmark against a brute-force placement and compare our EA approach with a greedy algorithm approach suggested by previous research to show that the EA appro...

Blackouts in recent years have demonstrated that a reliable and secure power system is a key component of an efficient economy. Therefore control devices such as flexible AC transmission system devices (FACTS) are placed in the system and utilised to improve the security of the system. A method to determine appropriate settings for these devices is optimal power flow control. As the area of inf...

In the previous studies the effect of Static Var Compensator (SVC) and Power System Stabilizers (PSS) has not been considered specially for various faults in a three phase system. For improvement in inductive and capacitive power flows Shunt Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices can be used and when they are placed in the center of transmission line of a electrical power transmission ...

Because their capability to change the network parameters with a rapid response and enhanced flexibility, flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices have taken more attention in power systems operations as improvement of voltage profile and minimizing system losses. In this way, this paper presents a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) to solve optimal reactive power dispatch (OR...

Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTs) play a vital role in minimizing the power losses and improving voltage profile transmission system. These increase real transfer capacity of However, optimal location sizing FACTs devices determines extent benefits provided by to Non-optimal solution terms may possibly lead under-compensation or over-compensation phenomena. Thus, robust optimization is p...

Power system engineers are currently facing challenges to increase the power transfer capabilities of existing transmission system. This is where the Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology comes into effect. With relatively low investment, compared to new transmission or generation facilities, the FACTS technology allows the industries to better utilize the existing transmission an...

This paper presents an AC Transmission system power flow controlled by injecting a compensating voltage in series with the line and injecting reactive power in shunt with the bus. Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) are utilized as a series and shunt compensation, respectively while Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is considered as a shu...

Due to the rapid technological progress, the consumption of electric energy increases continuously. But the transmission systems are not extended to the same extent because building of new lines is difficult for environmental as well as political reasons. Hence, the systems are driven closer to their limits resulting in congestions and critical situations endangering the system security. Power ...

This paper focuses on the performance analysis of FACTS devices namely SVC and TCSC in steady state power flow control. Application of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices in a power system network is an efficient way for the control and transfer of bulk amount of power for long distances. The performance of SVC and TCSC for reactive power injection, real power flow, power loss and ...