International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
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Volume 50 - Issue 15 |
Published: July 2012 |
Authors: Nibedita Ghosh, Sharmistha Sharma, Subhadeep Bhattacharjee |
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Nibedita Ghosh, Sharmistha Sharma, Subhadeep Bhattacharjee . A Load Flow based Approach for Optimum Allocation of Distributed Generation Units in the Distribution Network for Voltage Improvement and Loss Minimization. International Journal of Computer Applications. 50, 15 (July 2012), 15-22. DOI=10.5120/7847-1075
@article{ 10.5120/7847-1075, author = { Nibedita Ghosh,Sharmistha Sharma,Subhadeep Bhattacharjee }, title = { A Load Flow based Approach for Optimum Allocation of Distributed Generation Units in the Distribution Network for Voltage Improvement and Loss Minimization }, journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications }, year = { 2012 }, volume = { 50 }, number = { 15 }, pages = { 15-22 }, doi = { 10.5120/7847-1075 }, publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA } }
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DG is nothing but a small scale generation unit connected directly to the distribution network or near customer load center. This system may or may not be connected to the electric grid. DG has a limited size of 10MW or less especially when DG is used in a distribution network. DG is installed at the place where it becomes impracticable to build a central generation plant. DG is installed to improve the voltage profile as well as minimize losses. DG allocation is a crucial factor. Optimum DG allocation provides a variety of benefits. But inappropriate DG allocation can cause low or over voltage in the network. In this paper a load flow based method using ETAP software is used to determine the optimum location & optimum size of DG in a 33 bus distribution system for voltage profile improvement & loss reduction.