Optimal Placement of Distributed Generation Using Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm

Abstract:

This paper presents the determination of the optimal distributed generation (DG) placement using bacterial foraging optimization algorithm (BFOA). The BFO mimics the seeking-nutrient behavior of the E. coli bacteria. It is utilized here to find the location and size of the DG installation in radial distribution system in order to obtain minimum system losses. The operation constraints include bus voltage limits, distribution line thermal limits, system power balance and generation power limits. The algorithm is tested on the IEEE 33 bus system. The result shows that the algorithm could be used as an alternative to the other techniques and improvement of the algorithm is required for acceleration and better accuracy of the calculation.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 781)
• Pages: 329-332
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.781.329
• Online since: August 2015
• Authors: Parichart Sodsri, Bongkoj Sookananta*, Mongkol Pusayatanont
• Keywords: Bacterial Foraging Optimization, Distributed Generation (DG), Optimal Placement

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