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This study optimizes thyristor-controlled series compensator (TCSC) placement using the multiobjective grey wolf optimizer (MOGWO) to reduce power system losses. MOGWO effectively identifies optimal TCSC locations for improved power system performance.

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FACTSMultiobjective grey wolf optimizerPareto-optimal techniqueTOPSISThyristor controlled series compensator

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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Power Systems

Background:

  • Power systems face challenges with power loss and operational costs.
  • Optimal placement of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices like TCSC is crucial for efficiency.
  • Existing optimization methods may not adequately address multi-objective TCSC placement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the multiobjective grey wolf optimizer (MOGWO) for optimal thyristor-controlled series compensator (TCSC) placement.
  • To minimize conflicting objectives: power loss and TCSC capital cost.
  • To evaluate MOGWO's effectiveness against other optimization algorithms for TCSC placement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the multiobjective grey wolf optimizer (MOGWO) for TCSC placement.
  • Employed Pareto-optimal methods to generate objective trade-off fronts.
  • Applied fuzzy set and TOPSIS techniques for selecting optimal solutions.
  • Simulated on an IEEE 30 bus test system.

Main Results:

  • MOGWO effectively determined optimal TCSC locations for power loss minimization.
  • Demonstrated significant reduction in real and reactive power loss.
  • Achieved a favorable balance between power loss reduction and TCSC capital cost.
  • Outperformed the multiobjective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm.

Conclusions:

  • MOGWO is a superior method for multi-objective TCSC placement in power systems.
  • Optimal TCSC placement significantly reduces power system losses.
  • Findings provide valuable insights for power system utilities to enhance performance.