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Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF METHODS FOR OPTIMAL 
REACTIVE POWER DISPATCH 
Tejaswini Sharma1, Alka Yadav2, Sangeeta Jamhoria3 and Ritu Chaturvedi4 
1, 2, 3, 4 Department of Electrical Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science 
Gwalior, India 
ABSTRACT 
Reactive power dispatch plays a main role in order to provide good facility secure and economic operation 
in the power system. In a power system optimal reactive power dispatch is supported to improve the voltage 
profile, to reduce losses, to improve voltage stability, to reduce cost etc. This paper presents a brief 
literature survey of reactive power dispatch and also discusses a comparative study of conventional and 
evolutionary computation techniques applied for reactive power dispatch. The paper is useful for 
researchers for further research and study so that it can apply in the various areas of power system. 
KEYWORDS 
Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch, Conventional Techniques, Evolutionary Computation Techniques. 
1. INTRODUCTION 
Optimal power flow (OPF) is a main concern in the power systems. This problem can be divided 
into problems, real power and reactive power dispatch is a sub problem of OPF[1]. Optimal 
Reactive power dispatch is a crucial task for both planning and operations of power systems [2]. 
Transformer and transmission lines introduce inductance as well as resistance and both 
transformer and transmission lines oppose the flow of the current [3]. 
Throughout the decades, research on reactive power has been going on. The problem of 
reactive power dispatch for improving economic operation and control of power system has 
arriving much more attention [4]. To regulate the power system voltage stability, voltage profile 
and to reduce the power loss appropriate reactive power and voltage are required [5, 6]. The 
control variables of ORPD are namely, generator voltage magnitude, the tap ratios of transformer, 
static VAR sources; etc. The constraints contain the voltage limits of buses, tap ratio limits, VAR 
voltage limits of generators, VAR source limits etc. Sources of Reactive Power are two types 
namely: static and dynamics. Static reactive power sources are Shunt Capacitors, Filter banks, 
Underground cables, Transmission lines, Fuel cells, PV systems. Dynamic reactive power sources 
are FACTS devices, Synchronous Condensers, Synchronous Generators [1, 3, 6]. 
There are so many approaches have been proposed for optimal reactive power dispatch in a power 
system over the past decades. Conventional techniques like Mixed integer Programming, 
Predictor Corrector Primal Dual Interior Point Method Nonlinear Programming, Linear 
Programming, gradient method, interior point method Successive Quadratic Programming etc. are 
used for solving optimal reactive power dispatch problem [7,8]. These methods have to fail to 
handle due to non-convex, non-differential, non-linearity, multi-modal characteristic and non-smoothness 
nature of the problem [5]. 
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In Recent years, various evolutionary computation techniques like Optimization toolbox of 
MATLAB, cat swarm optimization, Gravitational Search Algorithm, Modified shuffled frog 
algorithm, Big Bang – Big Crunch (BB-BC) algorithm, differential Evolution, Strength Pareto 
Evolutionary Algorithm and Simulated Annealing etc. are able to solve all types of ORPD 
problems and these techniques do not required the objective function and type of the problem [8, 
9, 10]. At present, researchers usually use aggregate method to deal with multi-objective reactive 
power optimization problem, namely, convert multi objective optimization problem to single-objective 
optimization problem. The solution set can provide users the choice of diversification. 
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This requires a compromise to get a satisfactory solution [1, 2]. 
2. PROBLEM FORMULATION 
Optimal reactive power dispatch problem can be solved as a single objective optimization 
problem as well as multi objective optimization. 
2.1. Single Objective Optimization (SOO) Problem 
A single objective optimization problem is a problem in which only one objective function is 
considered at a time. Mathematical representation of SOO is defined as follows – 
Min / maximization f(x) 
Subjected to gi (x)  0 where i= 1, 2, 3…..i 
hj (x) = 0 where k= 1,2,3…..j 
Where x= (x1, x2, x3……xm) is a vector of n design decision variable. 
gi (x), hj(x) = inequality and equality constraints, 
I = index for inequality constraints. 
j = index for equality constraints, 
i and j = number of inequality and equality constraints. 
2.2. Multi Objective Optimization (MOO) Problem 
Multi objective optimization problem is defined as follows- 
Min / maximization F(x) = [f1(x), f2(x), f3(x) …….fk(x)] 
Subjected to gi (x)  0 where i= 1, 2, 3…..i 
hj (x) = 0 where k= 1,2,3…..j 
Where [f1(x), f2(x), f3(x) …….fk(x)] are the objective function. 
3. DESCRIPTION OF METHODS 
Numerous techniques have been proposed in the literature to solve the reactive power planning 
problem. They are categorized in to the following two groups [8] namely, conventional 
techniques and evolutionary computation techniques. 
3.1 Conventional Techniques 
Grudinin [11], proposed Successive Quadratic Programming (SQP) methods for solving a 
reactive power optimization model. To solve IEEE 30 bus and 278 bus system 6 optimization
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methods were used. Simulation results proved that the proposed SQP based approach was better 
than the SLP method. 
Yan et.al [12], presented Predictor Corrector Primal Dual Interior Point Method (PCPDIPM) for 
solving the Optimal Reactive Power Flow (ORPF) problem. A new model of optimal reactive 
power flow in a rectangular form was proposed with the help of this method. In that model the 
Hessian matrices were constants and need to be evaluated only one time in the whole optimal 
process. Entire time required for PCPDIPM was always shorter than that for the traditional model 
for the 7 test cases. 
Granville [13], proposed an Interior Point Method to solve the ORPD problem. This method was 
based on the primal dual logarithmic barrier method. The algorithm was tested on large power 
systems and 398.9 seconds CPU time was required. The proposed method has the following 
compensation: required less number of iterations or less number of control variables, robustness, 
no active set recognition problems and efficiency in dealing with optimal reactive power 
allotment and real power loss reduction problems in large scale and unhealthy network. 
Lin et.al [14], proposed sequential quadratic programming to solve the OPF problem. The 
problem formulation was taken as integrated cost analysis and voltage stability analysis for 
competitive market. ORPD was establishing under a range of voltage stability margin desires in 
both normal and outage circumstances. The proposed method was demonstrated on IEEE 14-bus 
test system and the simulation result was compared with other methods. 
Xiaoying et.al [15], proposed an Interior Point Branch and Cut Method for solving decoupled 
OPF problem. The Modern Interior Point Algorithm was used to solve Active Power suboptimal 
Problem and use IPBCM for solving linearization of Reactive Power Suboptimal Problem. The 
control variables and constraints of reactive power suboptimal problem were lesser than that of 
original OPF problem were the advantage of this method, it also improves the speed but this 
method fail to dealing with degenerate problem. 
Alsac et.al [16], proposed linear programing was applied to the on-line reactive power 
rescheduling and optimal reactive power dispatch problem (ORPD) was formulated in a separable 
form. The main objectives of this paper were to minimize real power losses and the control 
variable for ORPD were for generator voltages, transformer taps etc. 
This proposed method was used for on-line scheduling; the deviations from set points were 
minimized. A linear programing method was also suggested for solving non separable objective 
functions such as total real power loss. In this paper was also discussed that, mostly loss reduction 
occurs in the early iterations. The loss minimization has been achieved for three types of 
networks with 700, 1200 and 1330 buses in power system. 
Torres et.al [17, 18], proposed the methods for calculate the price of reactive power support 
service in a multi-area power system. These methods were nonlinear convex network flow 
programming and cost-benefit analysis. With the help of several cost-benefit indexes, the reactive 
power maintains settlement regarding power rescue raises of tie lines were compute. 
Pudjianto et.al [19] proposed linear programming and nonlinear programming for distributing 
reactive power between conflicting generators in a deregulated environment which was based on 
reactive OPF. It was concluded that by using LP method the total cost of the system which are 
associated with the requirement of reactive power was convincingly accurate. Whereas, nonlinear 
programming offer a more rapidly computation speed and precision for the solution but the 
convergence could not be guaranteed for every condition. 
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3.2 Evolutionary Computation Techniques 
Bhushan [20], proposed Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm for improves the voltage profile 
and simultaneously line loss reduction in power system. In this algorithm with the help of 
differential evolution optimal setting of Reactive power control variable were carried out. The 
proposed differential evolution algorithm was tested on three standard IEEE system and obtained 
satisfactory simulation result. 
Suresh et.al [21], was proposed gravitational search algorithm (GSA) for solving optimal reactive 
power flow problem in a power system. This algorithm is used to reduce power losses and 
improves the voltage stability of the power system. This algorithm is also improving the 
economic operation of the system. Generator bus voltage magnitude, SVC controllers and 
transformer tap settings were the control variables for reactive power flow optimization. 
Gravitational search algorithm was a recently developed nature inspired algorithms for global 
optimization. GSA based algorithm was implemented on IEEE 30 bus test system and the results 
were compared with other algorithm and found superior results. 
Kumara et.al [22], proposed cat swarm optimization (CSO) algorithm for optimal settings of RPD 
control variables. Cat swarm optimization algorithm was used for solving the multi-objective 
optimal reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Model analysis of the system was 
used for static voltage stability assessment. The main objectives of this paper are to maximize of 
voltage stability margin and loss minimization. The control variables of this paper were Generator 
voltages, the capacitor banks and tap changing transformer settings. The proposed approach was 
examined and tested on the standard IEEE 30- bus test system. 
Sakthivel et.al [23], proposed evolutionary programming algorithm was used to optimally 
position the FACTS devices. Real and reactive power optimization was necessary for economic 
operation and voltage security of power systems. This algorithm helps to improve power system 
condition by controlling the real power and reactive power dispatch. Real power generation was 
optimized by minimizing the fuel cost and real power loss was reduced to optimize reactive 
power dispatch. The low cost but fast respond thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC) and 
static VAR compensator (SVC) devices were used to achieve the objectives. Aggregate of 
generator bus voltages power generation, transformer tap settings and constraint locations of 
TCSC and SVC were taken as the control variables. The effectiveness of the proposed work was 
tested on IEEE-30 Bus test system and the results obtained were really encouraging. 
Ankaliki et.al [24], proposed that paper to improve the voltage profile in distribution system by 
optimal reactive power maintain. It also helps in reduction of total real and reactive power loss of 
the power system thus resultant in reduction in energy loss of the system. Their effectiveness of 
the optimum reactive power support were show, the method was tested on 13-Bus Distribution 
System. 
Lenin et.al [25], proposed a new search-acceleration parameter into the formulation of the 
original shuffled frog leaping (SFL) algorithm to create a modified form of the shuffled frog 
algorithm (MSFL) for solving reactive power dispatch problem. The formulation of this proposed 
algorithm is draws from other two techniques i.e. particle swarm optimization and shuffled 
complex evolution techniques. Shuffled frog leaping algorithm was used for solving the multi-objective 
reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Modal analysis of the system was 
used for static voltage stability calculation. Reduce power losses and improve voltage stability 
margin were taken as the objectives. Generator voltages magnitude, tap changing transformer 
setting and reactive power generation of the capacitor banks were taken as the optimization 
variables.
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Anuradha et.al [26], proposed Optimization toolbox of Matlab for solving ORPD problem. 
Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch was required for power system control and proper operation. 
The main objective function of this paper was to minimize power system losses and improved the 
voltage profile and overall system operation. The control variables like switchable VAR sources, 
generator voltage magnitude, transformer tap-settings were used to solve ORPD problem. 
The ORPD problem was taken as multi objective nonlinear constrained optimization problem 
with equality and inequality constraints The Optimization toolbox has been demonstrated on 
IEEE 30-bus system to solve multi objective optimization problem i.e. to minimize power losses 
and to reduce the voltage deviation and the obtained simulation results were compared with the 
differential evolution algorithm. 
Duman et.al [27], proposed Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) for solving the optimal 
reactive power dispatch problem. The ORPD problem was formulated as a single-objective 
optimization problem and it also formulated as a non linear constrained problem. The aim of this 
paper real power loss and voltage deviations were to be minimized individually. This algorithm 
has been applied on IEEE 30 bus system consisting six generators and compared other algorithms 
reported those before in literature. Results showed that GSA was more efficient than others for 
solution of single-objective ORPD problem. 
Sakthivel et.al [28], proposed Big Bang – Big Crunch (BB-BC) algorithm was used for solving 
the multi constrained optimal reactive power problem. The important tasks of this proposed 
algorithm were minimizing the real power loss and the voltage deviation at the same time. The 
presented algorithm ensures for protected operation and control of power system. The main 
advantages of this algorithm, it is free from large number of operators and this algorithm can be 
easily coded. The various decision variables were Generator voltage magnitude, transformer tap 
settings and static VAR compensators. BB-BC algorithm was tested on the standard IEEE-30 bus 
test system and the results were compared with other methods to prove the effectiveness of the 
new algorithm. The results were quite encouraging and the algorithm was found to be efficient. 
Abido [29], proposed Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm (SPEA) for solving ORPD 
problem. The optimal reactive power dispatch problem was formulated as a true multi objective 
optimization problem. The proposed algorithm solved the ORPD problem as a multi objective 
optimization problem where the real power loss and the voltage stability were minimized 
simultaneously. The simulation results verified the capability of the SPEA to make true and well-distributed 
Pareto optimal front solutions of the multi objective optimal reactive power dispatch 
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problem in only one trail. 
Tejaswini [30], proposed new meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, called Cuckoo Search 
algorithm, to solved the optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem. The main objective 
functions of this paper to minimize real power losses and to improve the voltage profile in a 
power system simultaneously. The optimal reactive power dispatch problem has been handled as 
a multi objective optimization problem while satisfying all security constraints. The evaluation 
shows the success and the advantage of the cuckoo search approach for solving ORPD problem. 
This algorithm has been demonstrated on standard IEEE 30 bus test system and the obtained 
simulation results were superior to differential evolution algorithm.
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4. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT METHODS APPLIED TO OPTIMAL REACTIVE 
POWER DISPATCH PROBLEM 
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Table 1 A Summary of Methods Which Are Considered In This Paper 
S. No Reference No. Objective function Solution Method 
1 Grudinin [11] Economical And Security Successive 
Quadratic 
Programming 
2 Wei Yan et.al [12] Reduce Power Losses, 
Improvement Of Voltage Profile  
Voltage Stability 
Predictor Corrector 
Primal Dual Interior 
Point Method 
3 Sergio Granville 
[13] 
Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Interior Point 
Method 
4 Lin et.al [14] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Sequential 
Quadratic 
Programming 
5 Xiaoying et.al [15] Fuel Cost, Reduce Real Power 
Losses 
Interior Point 
Branch And Cut 
Method 
6 Alsac et.al [16] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Profile 
Linear 
Programming 
7 Torres et.al [17 
,18] 
Cost Cost-Benefit 
Analysis 
8 Pudjianto et.al [19] Cost Interior Point 
Method, Linear 
Programming 
9 Bhushan [20] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Profile 
Differential 
Evolution 
10 Suresh et.al [21] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Gravitational Search 
Algorithm 
11 Kumara et.al[22] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Cat Swarm 
Optimization 
12 Sakthivel et.al [23] Fuel Cost, Reduce Real Power 
Losses 
Evolutionary 
Programming 
Algorithm 
13 Ankaliki et.al [24] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Profile 
Radial Distribution 
System 
14 Lenin et.al[25] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Margin 
Modified Shuffled 
Frog Algorithm 
15 Anuradha et.al 
[26] 
Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Profile 
Optimization 
Toolbox Of Matlab 
16 Duman et.al [27] Reduce Power Losses  Voltage 
Deviation 
Gravitational Search 
Algorithm 
17 Sakthivel et.al [28] Reduce Power Losses  Voltage 
Deviation 
Big Bang – Big 
Crunch (BB-BC) 
Algorithm 
18 Abido [29] Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Stability 
Strength Pareto 
Evolutionary 
Algorithm 
19 Tejaswini [30] 
Reduce Power Losses  
Improvement Of Voltage Profile 
Cuckoo Search 
Algorithm
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Table 2 Comparison between conventional techniques and evolutionary computation techniques 
S. No Object Conventional Techniques Evolutionary 
Computation Techniques 
1 Time Less consuming More consuming 
2 Accuracy More accurate Less accurate as compare 
to conventional techniques 
3 Problem type and 
problem nature 
Depend on type and nature of 
the problem 
Does not Depend on type 
and nature of the problem 
4 Parameter tuning Less required Is must 
5 Solution Provide local optimum Provide near global 
optimum 
5. CONCLUSION 
The discussion shows the different methods involved in solving the optimal reactive power 
dispatch problems. The conventional techniques as well as evolutionary computation techniques 
based methods have been reported in literature for optimal reactive power dispatch problem. The 
conventional techniques methods are fast and accurate, but complex in nature whereas 
evolutionary computation techniques are easy to be applied, but time consuming and more 
parameter tuning required. In addition, Comparison between conventional techniques and 
evolutionary computation techniques are also discussed. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
The authors sincerely thank her ME, Dissertation guide and the Director, MITS Gwalior, India to 
carried-out this research work. 
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Authors 
Tejaswini Sharma was born in Bulandshahr in UP, on September 22, 1990.Her graduation in 
Electrical and electronics Engineering from the Maa Kaila Devi Institute of Information 
technology and management in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of 
Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. Tejaswini received honorary degree from 
institutions of RGPV University. 
Alka Yadav was born in Dispur in Assam, on June 20, 1988.Her graduation in Electrical 
Engineering from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and 
pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. Alka 
received honorary degree from institutions of RGPV University. 
Sangeeta Jamhoria was born on November 24, 1990. Her graduation in Electrical 
Engineering from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and 
pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. 
Ritu Chaturvedi was born on January 08, 1991. Her graduation in Electrical Engineering 
from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at 
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior.

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Comparative study of methods for optimal reactive power dispatch

  • 1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF METHODS FOR OPTIMAL REACTIVE POWER DISPATCH Tejaswini Sharma1, Alka Yadav2, Sangeeta Jamhoria3 and Ritu Chaturvedi4 1, 2, 3, 4 Department of Electrical Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science Gwalior, India ABSTRACT Reactive power dispatch plays a main role in order to provide good facility secure and economic operation in the power system. In a power system optimal reactive power dispatch is supported to improve the voltage profile, to reduce losses, to improve voltage stability, to reduce cost etc. This paper presents a brief literature survey of reactive power dispatch and also discusses a comparative study of conventional and evolutionary computation techniques applied for reactive power dispatch. The paper is useful for researchers for further research and study so that it can apply in the various areas of power system. KEYWORDS Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch, Conventional Techniques, Evolutionary Computation Techniques. 1. INTRODUCTION Optimal power flow (OPF) is a main concern in the power systems. This problem can be divided into problems, real power and reactive power dispatch is a sub problem of OPF[1]. Optimal Reactive power dispatch is a crucial task for both planning and operations of power systems [2]. Transformer and transmission lines introduce inductance as well as resistance and both transformer and transmission lines oppose the flow of the current [3]. Throughout the decades, research on reactive power has been going on. The problem of reactive power dispatch for improving economic operation and control of power system has arriving much more attention [4]. To regulate the power system voltage stability, voltage profile and to reduce the power loss appropriate reactive power and voltage are required [5, 6]. The control variables of ORPD are namely, generator voltage magnitude, the tap ratios of transformer, static VAR sources; etc. The constraints contain the voltage limits of buses, tap ratio limits, VAR voltage limits of generators, VAR source limits etc. Sources of Reactive Power are two types namely: static and dynamics. Static reactive power sources are Shunt Capacitors, Filter banks, Underground cables, Transmission lines, Fuel cells, PV systems. Dynamic reactive power sources are FACTS devices, Synchronous Condensers, Synchronous Generators [1, 3, 6]. There are so many approaches have been proposed for optimal reactive power dispatch in a power system over the past decades. Conventional techniques like Mixed integer Programming, Predictor Corrector Primal Dual Interior Point Method Nonlinear Programming, Linear Programming, gradient method, interior point method Successive Quadratic Programming etc. are used for solving optimal reactive power dispatch problem [7,8]. These methods have to fail to handle due to non-convex, non-differential, non-linearity, multi-modal characteristic and non-smoothness nature of the problem [5]. DOI : 10.14810/elelij.2014.3305 53
  • 2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 In Recent years, various evolutionary computation techniques like Optimization toolbox of MATLAB, cat swarm optimization, Gravitational Search Algorithm, Modified shuffled frog algorithm, Big Bang – Big Crunch (BB-BC) algorithm, differential Evolution, Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm and Simulated Annealing etc. are able to solve all types of ORPD problems and these techniques do not required the objective function and type of the problem [8, 9, 10]. At present, researchers usually use aggregate method to deal with multi-objective reactive power optimization problem, namely, convert multi objective optimization problem to single-objective optimization problem. The solution set can provide users the choice of diversification. 54 This requires a compromise to get a satisfactory solution [1, 2]. 2. PROBLEM FORMULATION Optimal reactive power dispatch problem can be solved as a single objective optimization problem as well as multi objective optimization. 2.1. Single Objective Optimization (SOO) Problem A single objective optimization problem is a problem in which only one objective function is considered at a time. Mathematical representation of SOO is defined as follows – Min / maximization f(x) Subjected to gi (x) 0 where i= 1, 2, 3…..i hj (x) = 0 where k= 1,2,3…..j Where x= (x1, x2, x3……xm) is a vector of n design decision variable. gi (x), hj(x) = inequality and equality constraints, I = index for inequality constraints. j = index for equality constraints, i and j = number of inequality and equality constraints. 2.2. Multi Objective Optimization (MOO) Problem Multi objective optimization problem is defined as follows- Min / maximization F(x) = [f1(x), f2(x), f3(x) …….fk(x)] Subjected to gi (x) 0 where i= 1, 2, 3…..i hj (x) = 0 where k= 1,2,3…..j Where [f1(x), f2(x), f3(x) …….fk(x)] are the objective function. 3. DESCRIPTION OF METHODS Numerous techniques have been proposed in the literature to solve the reactive power planning problem. They are categorized in to the following two groups [8] namely, conventional techniques and evolutionary computation techniques. 3.1 Conventional Techniques Grudinin [11], proposed Successive Quadratic Programming (SQP) methods for solving a reactive power optimization model. To solve IEEE 30 bus and 278 bus system 6 optimization
  • 3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 methods were used. Simulation results proved that the proposed SQP based approach was better than the SLP method. Yan et.al [12], presented Predictor Corrector Primal Dual Interior Point Method (PCPDIPM) for solving the Optimal Reactive Power Flow (ORPF) problem. A new model of optimal reactive power flow in a rectangular form was proposed with the help of this method. In that model the Hessian matrices were constants and need to be evaluated only one time in the whole optimal process. Entire time required for PCPDIPM was always shorter than that for the traditional model for the 7 test cases. Granville [13], proposed an Interior Point Method to solve the ORPD problem. This method was based on the primal dual logarithmic barrier method. The algorithm was tested on large power systems and 398.9 seconds CPU time was required. The proposed method has the following compensation: required less number of iterations or less number of control variables, robustness, no active set recognition problems and efficiency in dealing with optimal reactive power allotment and real power loss reduction problems in large scale and unhealthy network. Lin et.al [14], proposed sequential quadratic programming to solve the OPF problem. The problem formulation was taken as integrated cost analysis and voltage stability analysis for competitive market. ORPD was establishing under a range of voltage stability margin desires in both normal and outage circumstances. The proposed method was demonstrated on IEEE 14-bus test system and the simulation result was compared with other methods. Xiaoying et.al [15], proposed an Interior Point Branch and Cut Method for solving decoupled OPF problem. The Modern Interior Point Algorithm was used to solve Active Power suboptimal Problem and use IPBCM for solving linearization of Reactive Power Suboptimal Problem. The control variables and constraints of reactive power suboptimal problem were lesser than that of original OPF problem were the advantage of this method, it also improves the speed but this method fail to dealing with degenerate problem. Alsac et.al [16], proposed linear programing was applied to the on-line reactive power rescheduling and optimal reactive power dispatch problem (ORPD) was formulated in a separable form. The main objectives of this paper were to minimize real power losses and the control variable for ORPD were for generator voltages, transformer taps etc. This proposed method was used for on-line scheduling; the deviations from set points were minimized. A linear programing method was also suggested for solving non separable objective functions such as total real power loss. In this paper was also discussed that, mostly loss reduction occurs in the early iterations. The loss minimization has been achieved for three types of networks with 700, 1200 and 1330 buses in power system. Torres et.al [17, 18], proposed the methods for calculate the price of reactive power support service in a multi-area power system. These methods were nonlinear convex network flow programming and cost-benefit analysis. With the help of several cost-benefit indexes, the reactive power maintains settlement regarding power rescue raises of tie lines were compute. Pudjianto et.al [19] proposed linear programming and nonlinear programming for distributing reactive power between conflicting generators in a deregulated environment which was based on reactive OPF. It was concluded that by using LP method the total cost of the system which are associated with the requirement of reactive power was convincingly accurate. Whereas, nonlinear programming offer a more rapidly computation speed and precision for the solution but the convergence could not be guaranteed for every condition. 55
  • 4. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 56 3.2 Evolutionary Computation Techniques Bhushan [20], proposed Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm for improves the voltage profile and simultaneously line loss reduction in power system. In this algorithm with the help of differential evolution optimal setting of Reactive power control variable were carried out. The proposed differential evolution algorithm was tested on three standard IEEE system and obtained satisfactory simulation result. Suresh et.al [21], was proposed gravitational search algorithm (GSA) for solving optimal reactive power flow problem in a power system. This algorithm is used to reduce power losses and improves the voltage stability of the power system. This algorithm is also improving the economic operation of the system. Generator bus voltage magnitude, SVC controllers and transformer tap settings were the control variables for reactive power flow optimization. Gravitational search algorithm was a recently developed nature inspired algorithms for global optimization. GSA based algorithm was implemented on IEEE 30 bus test system and the results were compared with other algorithm and found superior results. Kumara et.al [22], proposed cat swarm optimization (CSO) algorithm for optimal settings of RPD control variables. Cat swarm optimization algorithm was used for solving the multi-objective optimal reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Model analysis of the system was used for static voltage stability assessment. The main objectives of this paper are to maximize of voltage stability margin and loss minimization. The control variables of this paper were Generator voltages, the capacitor banks and tap changing transformer settings. The proposed approach was examined and tested on the standard IEEE 30- bus test system. Sakthivel et.al [23], proposed evolutionary programming algorithm was used to optimally position the FACTS devices. Real and reactive power optimization was necessary for economic operation and voltage security of power systems. This algorithm helps to improve power system condition by controlling the real power and reactive power dispatch. Real power generation was optimized by minimizing the fuel cost and real power loss was reduced to optimize reactive power dispatch. The low cost but fast respond thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC) and static VAR compensator (SVC) devices were used to achieve the objectives. Aggregate of generator bus voltages power generation, transformer tap settings and constraint locations of TCSC and SVC were taken as the control variables. The effectiveness of the proposed work was tested on IEEE-30 Bus test system and the results obtained were really encouraging. Ankaliki et.al [24], proposed that paper to improve the voltage profile in distribution system by optimal reactive power maintain. It also helps in reduction of total real and reactive power loss of the power system thus resultant in reduction in energy loss of the system. Their effectiveness of the optimum reactive power support were show, the method was tested on 13-Bus Distribution System. Lenin et.al [25], proposed a new search-acceleration parameter into the formulation of the original shuffled frog leaping (SFL) algorithm to create a modified form of the shuffled frog algorithm (MSFL) for solving reactive power dispatch problem. The formulation of this proposed algorithm is draws from other two techniques i.e. particle swarm optimization and shuffled complex evolution techniques. Shuffled frog leaping algorithm was used for solving the multi-objective reactive power dispatch problem in a power system. Modal analysis of the system was used for static voltage stability calculation. Reduce power losses and improve voltage stability margin were taken as the objectives. Generator voltages magnitude, tap changing transformer setting and reactive power generation of the capacitor banks were taken as the optimization variables.
  • 5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 Anuradha et.al [26], proposed Optimization toolbox of Matlab for solving ORPD problem. Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch was required for power system control and proper operation. The main objective function of this paper was to minimize power system losses and improved the voltage profile and overall system operation. The control variables like switchable VAR sources, generator voltage magnitude, transformer tap-settings were used to solve ORPD problem. The ORPD problem was taken as multi objective nonlinear constrained optimization problem with equality and inequality constraints The Optimization toolbox has been demonstrated on IEEE 30-bus system to solve multi objective optimization problem i.e. to minimize power losses and to reduce the voltage deviation and the obtained simulation results were compared with the differential evolution algorithm. Duman et.al [27], proposed Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) for solving the optimal reactive power dispatch problem. The ORPD problem was formulated as a single-objective optimization problem and it also formulated as a non linear constrained problem. The aim of this paper real power loss and voltage deviations were to be minimized individually. This algorithm has been applied on IEEE 30 bus system consisting six generators and compared other algorithms reported those before in literature. Results showed that GSA was more efficient than others for solution of single-objective ORPD problem. Sakthivel et.al [28], proposed Big Bang – Big Crunch (BB-BC) algorithm was used for solving the multi constrained optimal reactive power problem. The important tasks of this proposed algorithm were minimizing the real power loss and the voltage deviation at the same time. The presented algorithm ensures for protected operation and control of power system. The main advantages of this algorithm, it is free from large number of operators and this algorithm can be easily coded. The various decision variables were Generator voltage magnitude, transformer tap settings and static VAR compensators. BB-BC algorithm was tested on the standard IEEE-30 bus test system and the results were compared with other methods to prove the effectiveness of the new algorithm. The results were quite encouraging and the algorithm was found to be efficient. Abido [29], proposed Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm (SPEA) for solving ORPD problem. The optimal reactive power dispatch problem was formulated as a true multi objective optimization problem. The proposed algorithm solved the ORPD problem as a multi objective optimization problem where the real power loss and the voltage stability were minimized simultaneously. The simulation results verified the capability of the SPEA to make true and well-distributed Pareto optimal front solutions of the multi objective optimal reactive power dispatch 57 problem in only one trail. Tejaswini [30], proposed new meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, called Cuckoo Search algorithm, to solved the optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem. The main objective functions of this paper to minimize real power losses and to improve the voltage profile in a power system simultaneously. The optimal reactive power dispatch problem has been handled as a multi objective optimization problem while satisfying all security constraints. The evaluation shows the success and the advantage of the cuckoo search approach for solving ORPD problem. This algorithm has been demonstrated on standard IEEE 30 bus test system and the obtained simulation results were superior to differential evolution algorithm.
  • 6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 4. SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT METHODS APPLIED TO OPTIMAL REACTIVE POWER DISPATCH PROBLEM 58 Table 1 A Summary of Methods Which Are Considered In This Paper S. No Reference No. Objective function Solution Method 1 Grudinin [11] Economical And Security Successive Quadratic Programming 2 Wei Yan et.al [12] Reduce Power Losses, Improvement Of Voltage Profile Voltage Stability Predictor Corrector Primal Dual Interior Point Method 3 Sergio Granville [13] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Interior Point Method 4 Lin et.al [14] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Sequential Quadratic Programming 5 Xiaoying et.al [15] Fuel Cost, Reduce Real Power Losses Interior Point Branch And Cut Method 6 Alsac et.al [16] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Profile Linear Programming 7 Torres et.al [17 ,18] Cost Cost-Benefit Analysis 8 Pudjianto et.al [19] Cost Interior Point Method, Linear Programming 9 Bhushan [20] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Profile Differential Evolution 10 Suresh et.al [21] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Gravitational Search Algorithm 11 Kumara et.al[22] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Cat Swarm Optimization 12 Sakthivel et.al [23] Fuel Cost, Reduce Real Power Losses Evolutionary Programming Algorithm 13 Ankaliki et.al [24] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Profile Radial Distribution System 14 Lenin et.al[25] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Margin Modified Shuffled Frog Algorithm 15 Anuradha et.al [26] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Profile Optimization Toolbox Of Matlab 16 Duman et.al [27] Reduce Power Losses Voltage Deviation Gravitational Search Algorithm 17 Sakthivel et.al [28] Reduce Power Losses Voltage Deviation Big Bang – Big Crunch (BB-BC) Algorithm 18 Abido [29] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Stability Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm 19 Tejaswini [30] Reduce Power Losses Improvement Of Voltage Profile Cuckoo Search Algorithm
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  • 9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: An International Journal (ELELIJ) Vol 3, No 3, August 2014 [28] S. Sakthivel, M. Gayathri, V. Manimozhi, “A Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithm for Reactive Power Control in a Power System”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) ISSN: 2277-3878, Vol. 2, March 2013. [29] M. A. Abido, “Multiobjective Optimal VAR Dispatch Using Strength Pareto Evolutionary 61 Algorithm”, in proceedings of IEEE, pp.730- 736, 16-21, July 2006. [30] Tejaswini Sharma, “Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch for Loss Reduction and Improvement of Voltage Profile Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm”, Journal of Innovative trends in Science, Pharmacy Technology, vol. 1, pp. 18-22, Jan. 2014 Authors Tejaswini Sharma was born in Bulandshahr in UP, on September 22, 1990.Her graduation in Electrical and electronics Engineering from the Maa Kaila Devi Institute of Information technology and management in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. Tejaswini received honorary degree from institutions of RGPV University. Alka Yadav was born in Dispur in Assam, on June 20, 1988.Her graduation in Electrical Engineering from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. Alka received honorary degree from institutions of RGPV University. Sangeeta Jamhoria was born on November 24, 1990. Her graduation in Electrical Engineering from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior. Ritu Chaturvedi was born on January 08, 1991. Her graduation in Electrical Engineering from the Maharana Pratap College of Technology (MPCT) in Gwalior and pursuing M.E at Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Gwalior.