Comparative analysis of various compensating devices in energy trading radial distribution system for voltage regulation and loss mitigation using Blockchain technology and Bat Algorithm

T. Yuvaraj, K. R. Devabalaji, S. Srinivasan, Natarajan Prabaharan, R. Hariharan, Hassan Haes Alhelou, B. Ashok kumar

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Abstract

The electric power distribution plays a crucial part in the power systems to maintain the power quality and stability of the system for loss mitigation and voltage regulation. The reactive power compensators like a capacitor, DG, and DSTATCOM play a vital role in power quality and stability improvement by providing proper reactive power in the distribution system. This article provides a critical review and comparative analysis of various compensating devices allocation to achieve power loss mitigation and voltage regulation in the radial distribution system (RDS). The Bat Algorithm (BA) and Voltage Stability Index (VSI) are utilized for determining the optimal size and site of the compensating devices in the RDS. Further, the application of Blockchain technology is utilized for voltage regulation of energy trading RDS. To show the effectiveness of the present study, an IEEE 33 test system is considered. All three compensators are implemented in IEEE 33 test system and compared with existing approaches. The present study is very much helpful to the Distribution Network Operators for selecting the suitable compensator in real-time applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8312-8321
Number of pages10
JournalEnergy Reports
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bat Algorithm
  • Blockchain technology
  • Capacitor
  • DG
  • DSTATCOM
  • Energy trading
  • Power loss mitigation
  • Radial distribution system
  • Voltage regulation

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