Optimization of Sizing and Location of UPFC for Voltage Profile Improvement Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Fuzzy Logic Controller

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : V. Suryanarayana Reddy, Busireddy Hemanth Kumar

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I6P106

How to Cite?

V. Suryanarayana Reddy, Busireddy Hemanth Kumar, "Optimization of Sizing and Location of UPFC for Voltage Profile Improvement Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Fuzzy Logic Controller," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 50-57, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I6P106

Abstract:

This project addresses the critical challenge of enhancing voltage profiles in power systems through the optimal placement and sizing of Unified Power Flow Controllers (UPFCs) using a synergistic combination of PSO and FLC. The study focuses on Electrical 14 and 30 Bus systems as benchmark test cases for validation and verification. The proposed methodology formulates an objective function encompassing both voltage deviation and power losses, emphasizing a holistic optimization approach. Particle Swarm Optimization is employed to efficiently explore the solution space, seeking the optimal locations and parameters of UPFCs. The UPFCs' parameters are dynamically adjusted in real-time through the integration of a Fuzzy Logic Controller, which is adept at handling uncertainties and nonlinearities inherent in power systems.

Keywords:

UPFC (Unified Power Flow Controller), Voltage profile improvement, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC), Power system optimization.

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