Application and Design of New Controller Based on Fuzzy PID and FACTS Devices in Multi-machine Power System

Abstract

This paper presents a new strategy includes of fuzzy PID controller and Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) devices in power system for damping the oscillation. This models improves the stability in multi-machine power system by coupling the fuzzy controller with an intelligent algorithm and equipping the FACTS devices to control voltages and power flows. Also, the thyristor-controlled series capacitor (TCSC) as well as Static VAR Compensator (SVC) effects have been considered in this design. The harmony search algorithm (HSA) is applied in this model for fine tuning of the fuzzy PID parameters through time overriding and stability enhancement of proposed controller. Effectiveness of the proposed approach is applied over standard multi-machine power system through comparison with other techniques. Obtained results demonstrate the validity of proposed strategy.