Optimal Location and Size of Static Var Compensators (SVC) to Enhance the Voltage Profile on the Main Interconnected System in Oman
Author:
Al-Saidi Marwa1, Al-Badi Abdullah1ORCID, Onen Ahmet1ORCID, Elhaffar Abdelsalam1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, Muscat 123, Oman
Abstract
This study aimed to optimize the incorporation of static var compensators (SVCs) into Oman’s main interconnected system (MIS) using real 2023 MIS data. Leveraging the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm within MATLAB, substantial enhancements were achieved in voltage profiles, with associated losses reducing by roughly 2%. A multi-objective strategy effectively managed costs while preserving improved voltage profiles and controlled losses. Validation through DigSILENT showcased the dynamic advantages of optimal SVC placement through consistently elevating voltage profiles and mitigating losses, notably within the Muscat region. Analyses encompassing harmonics, transient stability, and load distribution indicated that harmonics remained within acceptable thresholds, and overall system stability was enhanced. Optimal SVC deployment expedited the attainment of steady-state conditions, as illustrated via the QV curve, demonstrating increased stability as the buses loaded from 18% to 96%. These findings underscore the robust and efficient nature of SVC integration as a viable solution within Oman’s MIS system, addressing voltage profile enhancement, loss minimization, and fortified system stability.
Subject
Energy (miscellaneous),Energy Engineering and Power Technology,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Control and Optimization,Engineering (miscellaneous),Building and Construction
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