Flower Pollination Algorithm Based Optimal Setting of TCSC to Minimize the Transmission Line Losses in the Power System

Applications of Flower Pollination Algorithm in Electrical Power Systems: A Review

“…The problems that the transmission sector of a power system face include large amounts of power loss in the transmission line which is termed as transmission line losses. This issue can be resolved by using the FPA to determine optimal placement of Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices [10], [96]. In addition, optimal power flow problem in power systems, with the use of FPA along with SVC's, real power losses in transmission lines are mitigated, which allow the cost of real power generated to be reduced [9], [11].…”

“…Presently, the supply of electricity has decreased considerably due to unsuitable power system designs which are unable to satisfy the increasing load requirements. As a result, there is an increase in the number of private companies that assist in meeting the requirements, which would otherwise cause problems in the security of the power system, voltage fluctuations and system breakdown due to transmission line losses [10]. To solve these problems, new transmission lines are being built.…”

“…To solve these problems, new transmission lines are being built. However, this task is becoming more difficult due to governmental and ecological challenges [10], [96]. To preserve voltage stability, minimize transmission line losses and enhance power system security, flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices are used.…”

“…These can be further categorized into thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSCs) which monitor and react much faster compared to other FACTS devices. TCSC is a better regulator of transmission line impendence and can reduce it by changing reactance values which in turn increases power flow in the system [10]. To ensure that the TCSC is optimally positioned in transmission lines to achieve maximum power flow, the fast voltage stability index (FVSI) factor is used [10].…”

Optimal Power Flow Using Flower Pollination Algorithm: A Case Study of 500 kV Java-Bali Power System

“…Researchers use Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) to get minimum line power losses and fuel costs with active power generator as control variables [7]. In other studies [8], Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) is used as a control variable of OPF problems with the objective function of minimizing line power losses. Valve point effect of generator are taken into account in other studies [9] whose objective function is to get the minimal fuel costs.…”