Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://ir.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/14639
Title: Optimal Placement of Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) on Nigerian 330kV Transmission Grid to Minimize Real Power Losses
Authors: Nwohu, Mark N.
Isah, A
USMAN, Abraham Usman
Sadiq, Abubakar A.
Keywords: FACTS devices, TCSC, Transmission grid, PSAT, Optimal Power Flow, Genetic Algorithm and Optimization techniques
Issue Date: 2016
Publisher: International Journal of Research Studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IJRSEEE)
Abstract: This paper explores the use of Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) devices to improve the power system security and availability through an optimal location and parameter settings of FACTS devices. The Nigerian transmission grid was modeled and simulated in PSAT environment as a 5-bus system. Thyristor Control Series Compensator (TCSC) is among the FACTS devices that is capable of reducing transmission line losses and increase the voltage profile of the buses. Here, Genetic Algorithm (GA) optimization technique has been deployed as an effective method of placing TCSC on the Nigerian 330kV Grid System, to control power flow and improve bus voltages. Results obtained show reduction of overall active power losses from the initial 2.1% to 1.5%.
URI: http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/14639
ISSN: ISSN 2454-9436 (Online)
Appears in Collections:Telecommunication Engineering



Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.