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A Load Flow based Approach for Optimum Allocation of Distributed Generation Units in the Distribution Network for Voltage Improvement and Loss Minimization

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International Journal of Computer Applications
© 2012 by IJCA Journal
Volume 50 - Number 15
Year of Publication: 2012
Authors:
Nibedita Ghosh
Sharmistha Sharma
Subhadeep Bhattacharjee
10.5120/7847-1075

Nibedita Ghosh, Sharmistha Sharma and Subhadeep Bhattacharjee. Article: 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):15-22, July 2012. Full text available. BibTeX

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	author = {Nibedita Ghosh and Sharmistha Sharma and Subhadeep Bhattacharjee},
	title = {Article: 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},
	month = {July},
	note = {Full text available}
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Abstract

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.

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