Power loss reduction by arctic wolf optimization algorithm

Abstract

This paper proposes Arctic Wolf optimization (AWO) algorithm to solve the optimal reactive power problem. Deeds of the Arctic wolf have been imitated to formulate the proposed algorithm. Arctic wolf also identified as the white wolf or polar wolf is a breed of gray wolf inhabitant from Melville Island to Ellesmere Island. It is average size, very smaller when compared to north western wolf, it possess whiter coloration, narrower braincase and big carnassials. Particle swarm optimization, Genetic algorithm has been used to improve the Exploration & Exploitation ability of the algorithm by utilizes flag vector & position, velocity update properties. Proposed Arctic Wolf optimization (AWO) algorithm has been tested in standard IEEE 30 bus test system and simulation results show the projected algorithms reduced the real power loss considerably.