A Hybrid Approach for Secured Optimal Power Flow and Voltage Stability with TCSC Placement

TL;DR

This paper introduces a hybrid optimization method combining IGSA and Firefly algorithms for optimal TCSC placement to improve power flow security and voltage stability in transmission systems.

Contribution

It presents a novel hybrid algorithm for TCSC placement that enhances power system security and voltage stability, outperforming existing methods.

Findings

Reduced generation cost

Lower real power losses

Enhanced voltage stability

Abstract

This paper proposes a hybrid technique for secured optimal power flow coupled with enhancing voltage stability with FACTS device installation. The hybrid approach of Improved Gravitational Search algorithm (IGSA) and Firefly algorithm (FA) performance is analyzed by optimally placing TCSC controller. The algorithm is implemented in MATLAB working platform and the power flow security and voltage stability is evaluated with IEEE 30 bus transmission systems. The optimal results generated are compared with those available in literature and the superior performance of algorithm is depicted as minimum generation cost, reduced real power losses along with sustaining voltage stability.