Capacitor Installation Research Articles

Study on Installation of Power Factor Correction Capacitor and Self-Excitation Phenomenon in Reactor Starting Induction Motor

Study on Installation of Power Factor Correction Capacitor and Self-Excitation Phenomenon in Reactor Starting Induction Motor

Power Loss Minimization and Voltage Profile Improvement of Radial Distribution Network Through the Installation of Capacitor and Distributed Generation (DG)

The growing demand for electricity has raised concerns about power dissipation in distribution systems. To mitigate these losses, capacitors and distributed generator (DGs), particularly solar PV are strategically placed within the system. This project is committed to reducing power losses and improving the voltage profile through an in-depth analysis, optimizing the placement of capacitor and DG along the distribution feeder. The application of forward and backward sweep (FBS) algorithms assists load flow analysis in distribution networks with high R/X ratios, while the incorporation of the Genetic Algorithm (GA) within MATLAB identifies optimal locations & size for capacitors and DGs inside the large solution space of this complex, nonlinear optimization problem. Test outcomes, conducted on an IEEE 33-bus test system as its convincing representation of medium sized distribution network providing a versatile platform for evaluating proposed methodologies with practical implementation, showcase load flow examination, improvements in voltage profiles and minimized energy dissipation. The methodology is further applied to the real distribution network of the Sallaghari-Thimi 11 kV feeder in Bhaktapur, Nepal, sustaining the approach's effectiveness in mitigating power losses and increasing voltage profiles. Distributed generation with capacitor outperforms capacitors, and DG integration in the power system results in significant reductions of 72.91% in real power loss and 63.45% in reactive power loss, with a notable 6.542% increase in voltage magnitude. Application of these strategies in the Thimi Sallaghari 11 kV feeder demonstrates significant power loss saving (up to 82.72%) and worthy improvements in voltage profiles (up to 5.32%), focusing on their effectiveness in enhancing operational efficiency. This approach provides a practical solution for optimizing capacitor and solar PV distributed generator placement in distribution networks considering various case scenarios.

An Innovative Power Loss and Cost Minimization Framework for Distribution Networks With Uncertain Variable Loads by Coordinating Reconfiguration, Capacitor Installation and Renewable Generators Placement

An Innovative Power Loss and Cost Minimization Framework for Distribution Networks With Uncertain Variable Loads by Coordinating Reconfiguration, Capacitor Installation and Renewable Generators Placement

Current and Voltage Analysis of the Influence of Capacitors on Electrical Loads

Currently, electricity utilization is increasing along with the increasing demand for new tides. Electricity usage increases with demand. When installing power capacitors in the electrical network, it is the installation of capacitors in parallel in an electrical installation in the hope of increasing the efficiency of the power factor. This study aims to determine the effect of capacitors on current and voltage. The method used is an experimental method with the aim of knowing the effect of a treatment. The research design carried out by designing power capacitors, determining the load point of installing power capacitors with 2 electrical loads, namely freezers and fans. Next after the installation of the power capacitor is the measurement of the electrical parameters studied. The results of this study show that the addition of power capacitors has an influence on electrical loads. The average voltage and current values in the fan are 210.6 V and 0.97 A, while in the freezer it is 209.5 and 1.105 A.

An Artificial Neural Network Approach to Performance Investigation of Radial Distribution System with Series Capacitor Installation

This paper presents an investigation into the performance of radial distribution systems (DS) with the installation of series capacitors in feeder sections. While the use of shunt capacitors to enhance voltage profile in DS has been acknowledged, the benefits of series capacitors have only been explored to a limited extent. Load flow analysis, while commonly used for offline evaluation of DS, can at times yield inconclusive results due to convergence issues. To mitigate this, an alternative approach is proposed using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to directly determine system performance. The viability of the proposed technique is evaluated for IEEE 12 and IEEE 33 bus DS’s having series capacitor in feeder section for voltage improvement and line loss minimization. Therefore, this paper serves to contributes to the two main novelties namely, (1) Development of efficient ANN model to directly determine the maximum voltage regulation and line losses and (2) improvement of voltage and line losses reduction through series capacitor installation in feeder section of the DS. The results show that the utilization of an ANN model enhances accuracy and speeds up predictions, while the installation of series capacitors in feeder sections improves voltage regulation and reduces line losses.

Optimization and Reduction of Losses in 330kv Power Systems for Efficient and Optimal Operation

Abstract: This study was undertaken to mitigate against the loss of electrical power in transformers within the 330kv transmission system in Nigeria using Fuzzy logic technique. The objectives included to utilise Newton-Raphson’s technique to perform a load flow analysis to determine line losses, bus voltages, and load angles, and to use a Fuzzy Inference System to determine the points suitable for capacitor placement in order to reduce reactive power losses on the process and increase voltage profile, thereby improving the power system's stability and efficiency. Using the MATLAB toolbox, Newton- Raphson's power flow software was run to yield p.u nodal voltages ranging from 0.8890 to 1.0564, total real power line losses (0.09438 p.u), and total reactive power line losses. The power loss index is assessed and normalized in the range [0, 1] using power loss reduction. These indices, along with the magnitude of the p.u nodal voltage, were fed into the Fuzzy Inference System to produce the Capacitor Suitability Index (CSI). The obtained CSIs vary from additional to 0.897. Most nodes are influenced by the strength of the CSIs. for capacitor establishment. Tentatively, most elevated upsides of CSIs are picked for capacitor establishment. Therefore, 3 transports (3, 8, and 10) with CSI upsides of 0.680, 0.750, and 0.897 separately, are picked. Capacitor sizes of 50MVar, 85MVar, and 60MVar (got from Index Based Method) are introduced on the buses. Voltage profile improved by 3.74%, 3.27%, and 3.33% individually, while absolute genuine power loss in the framework reduced by 17.55% and all out receptive influence infusion to the system diminished by 8.70% separately. By the installation of capacitors at strategic areas in a transmission framework we were able to achieve a more stable network, reliable service delivery and a record of minimal technical losses.

Thermogram Based Indirect Thermographic Temperature Measurement of Reactive Power Compensation Capacitors

An increase in reactive power consumption results in an increase in electricity costs. This negative phenomenon can be prevented by using reactive power compensation methods. One of them is the installation of capacitors. These capacitors are exposed to external conditions, such as temperature and humidity. As a consequence, the aging process occurs. Another negative phenomenon is the corrosion that occurs inside the capacitor as a result of moisture absorption. As a result of this phenomenon, the capacitor can be damaged. One of the symptoms of the ongoing corrosion of the inside of the capacitor is an increase in temperature. Capacitors designed for reactive power compensation operate at mains voltage. They are often placed in a switchgear. For this reason, the use of contact methods of temperature measurement is difficult and dangerous. An alternative is thermographic measurement. Determining the internal temperature of the capacitor by thermographic measurement of the temperature of the case is possible with the use of numerical methods. One of them is FEM (Finite Element Method). The temperature results on the capacitor housing obtained from the simulation work were verified by comparing them with the result of thermographic temperature measurement. Both values differed by 0.2 °C. On the basis of the defined model, the differences between the temperature inside the capacitor housing and the temperature on the capacitor housing were determined by simulation. A simplification was proposed by replacing the cylinder made of layers with a homogeneous cylinder.

Application of Shunt Capacitor Compensation Technique on Electrical Power Distribution System: A Review

The performance and quality of service of the electrical power distribution system are one of the utmost issues bothering the power system operator. This matter is important in order to fulfil load demands, which increase significantly. The progress in enhancing the efficiency of the system is plagued by high real power losses and poor voltage profile especially in the conventional radial distribution system. Hence, researchers have adopted a variety of different approaches to solve these problems in electrical power distribution system. One of the techniques employed is installation of shunt capacitor (using Capacitor Switching Compensation). Studies have shown that when Capacitor Switching Compensation is incorporated into the distribution system, the system losses can be minimized by reducing the reactive power component. Capacitor Switching Compensation is a widely used technique in electric power distribution system to improve the power system performance. This study therefore, reviews some of the applications of Capacitor Switching Compensation in electrical distribution system based on voltage and reactive power control. Thus, the usage of Capacitor Switching Compensation help to control the reactive power on a distribution system, maintenance of the flat voltage profile, improve the system efficiency and the stability of the electrical power distribution system. Keywords: Electrical Power Distribution System, Reactive Power, Voltage Control, Capacitor Switching Compensation, System Losses, Load Demand. DOI: 10.7176/ISDE/12-5-03 Publication date: August 31 st 2022

Selection and Location of Fixed-Step Capacitor Banks in Distribution Grids for Minimization of Annual Operating Costs: A Two-Stage Approach

The problem regarding the optimal location and sizing of fixed-step capacitor banks in distribution networks with radial configuration is studied in this research by applying a two-stage optimization approach. The first stage consists of determining the nodes where the capacitor banks will be placed. In this stage, the exact mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model that represents the studied problem is transformed into a mixed-integer quadratic convex (MIQC) model. The solution of the MIQC model ensures that the global optimum is reached given the convexity of the solution space for each combination of nodes where the capacitor banks will be installed. With the solution of the MIQC, the suitable nodes for the installation of the fixed-step capacitors are fixed, and their sizes are recursively evaluated in a power flow methodology that allows for determining the optimal sizes. In the second stage, the successive approximation power flow method is applied to determine the optimal sizes assigned to these compensation devices. Numerical results in three test feeders with 33, 69, and 85 buses demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed two-stage solution method for two operation scenarios: (i) operation of the distribution system under peak load conditions throughout the year, and (ii) operation considering daily demand variations and renewable generation penetration. Comparative results with the GAMS software confirm the excellent results reached using the proposed optimization approach. All the simulations were carried out in the MATLAB programming environment, version 2021b, as well as using the Gurobi solver in the convex programming tool known as CVX.

Redesign Model Instalasi Pipa Saluran Air Bersih Di Desa Toniku Jailolo Selatan

The purpose of the service program to redesign the installation of clean water pipelines is to provide new installations and repair clean water distribution pumps that are able to distribute clean water originating from river water in the Toniku Village area so that the water distribution system runs more evenly, both to the reservoir and to the reservoir. the community directly. The implementation of the activity begins with an initial survey to see the condition of the artificial wells and water reservoirs that will be repaired where there are artificial wells installed on the banks of the river. Repairs to the pipe installation are carried out by replacing 2 4-inch pipes so that the flow of water that will enter the reservoir does not suffer losses or is wasted. The initial design before the change was that there were many pipe connections that were installed from the pump to the reservoir so that the water flowing into the reservoir experienced a lot of loss or wasted a lot. From the results of the field review, the electrical capacity to drive the pump is not sufficient because the type of electrical cable connected is not suitable or unable to drive the two pumps. Errors also occur in the installation of capacitors where the pump has a 40 F capacitor type but the one installed is 50 F. For the problem of electricity capacity, the village government has tried to coordinate with PLN to replace the power cable. As for the capacitor problem, in this program we bought 2 capacitors to be replaced and installed. Keywords: Redesign, Water Pump, Reservoir, Drain Installation

Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Based Optimal Capacitor Placement in Radial Distribution Systems

The problem of optimal capacitor placement (OCP), or the determination of both the optimal bus locations and sizes in radial distribution systems (RDS) has been solved in this article using a new metaheuristic algorithm named as the hybrid grey wolf optimizer (HGWO). The grey wolf optimizer (GWO) is hybridized with the addition of mutation and crossover, to create the hybrid grey wolf optimizer (HGWO). The enhanced performance of the HGWO has been proved by comparison of the solutions and the convergence curves of GWO and HGWO. The objective of the OCP problem—a discrete, non-convex optimization problem—is minimization of the cost of capacitor installations and total real power loss. The proposed HGWO approach has been applied to solve the IEEE 34-, 69-, 119 bus RDSs and a practical 22-bus RDS. Comparisons of the results obtained against those reported in the literature show that the HGWO performs very well, and hence is a highly suitable optimization approach for solving OCP problems.

Power Quality Improvement of a Distribution Network for Sustainable Power Supply

This paper presents a heuristic technique for improving the voltage profile and reducing power loss in a distribution network. These components are to be maintained at a certain standard to boost the electricity supply power of a distribution network. The shunt capacitor placement technique is applied to achieve a sustainable electric power supply. The issue of power loss has been a major threat to the distribution network. A distribution network is expected to operate at a certain voltage level to meet consumers’ energy demand. Power flow studies have been conducted using Newton Raphson’s technique on the 30 bus, 11 kV Onuiyi-Nsukka distribution network. It was found that the voltage profile on buses 19 and 26 was critically violated with voltage amplitudes of 0.72 pu and 0.79 pu respectively. The feeder power quality was improved using a shunt capacitor placement technique and the installation of a 1200KVAr shunt capacitor to keep bus voltage amplitudes within the legal limit of (0.95-1.05) pu. The voltage profile, active and reactive power losses on the network were determined. Active power loss and reactive power loss are reduced from 0.27MW to 0.12MW and 0.76Mvar to 0.14Mvar, respectively. Therefore, the distribution network voltage profile is improved and the power loss on the network significantly reduced.

Study of the Inertia Support Potential From HVDC Cables in Power Systems With High Renewable Energy Source Penetration

Stimulated from the de-carbonization targets which was set up by governments worldwide, more and more conventional generation has been decommissioned. Lack of power system inertia support has gradually emerged as a major challenge for system operators around the world. It is especially the case for weak power systems with higher renewable energy source penetration. Existing research in providing inertial support relies on the installation of super capacitors onto the existing high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. This technique imposes additional cost and reliability concerns. This article proposed a novel strategy which unlocked the potential from HVDC cables to provide inertia support. A comprehensive feasibility study has been performed on a prototype system in which the dynamic frequency response is analyzed. The results showed that for a feasible control strategy, the released energy from HVDC cables is sufficient to replace the vast majority of synchronous machines within a typical power system. This demonstrated the feasibility of utilizing existing HVDC cables for inertia support which significantly reduces the economic costs and improves the system reliabilities.

Power loss minimization and voltage profile improvement on electrical power distribution systems using optimal capacitor placement and sizing

Distribution system operators are having difficulties maintaining a correct voltage profile across its network. As the standard of living of its customers increases, suppressed loads tend to come up and this in turn would require and increased demand in power supply. The increase in power demand and high load density at distribution ends have been seen to have key consequences of increasing the power loss and reducing the voltage profile in power systems, which seriously jeopardizes the ability of radial distribution networks to faithfully account for the power received from transmission stations. This work is aimed at improving the power quality that gets to the end users. Shunt capacitors have been suggested to be a suitable solution to this problem as they supply the reactive power needed for compensation. As a result, the optimum placement and size of these shunt capacitors have received a great deal of attention. Despite its efficacy, meta-heuristic algorithms are seldom utilized in the Nigerian RDS (radial distribution system), since most published research instead uses analytical and numerical programming methods. As a result, this research explains how to use a Hybrid Solution (HS) of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO and GA) to identify and size shunt capacitors for real-time power loss reduction on an 11-kV distribution feeder. The backward-forward sweep load flow method with Loss Sensitivity Factor (LSF) is used to identify suitable buses for shunt capacitor installation, and the HS algorithm is then used to estimate the optimum size. This method was discovered to decrease the system's real power loss by 54.88% while raising the minimum bus voltage magnitude to the acceptable limit and thus improving the minimum system Voltage Stability Index (VSI). Based on these findings, the suggested technique is regarded as a viable way for placement and determining the size of shunt capacitors in a real-world Radial Distribution System. The numerical results shows that the approach has a high capability of improving the voltage profile of the distribution network, leading to an improved system power quality, minimize the system losses, correct the power factor, and maximize the net savings. The numerical results were gotten by using MATLAB package.

Annual Cost and Loss Minimization in a Radial Distribution Network by Capacitor Allocation Using PSO

Increasing power demand from passive distribution networks has led to deteriorated voltage profiles and increased line flows. This has increased the annual operations and installation costs due to unavoidable reinforcement equipment. This work proposes the reduction in annual costs by optimal placement of capacitors used to alleviate power loss in radial distribution networks (RDNs). The optimization objective function is formulated for the reduction in operation costs by (i) reducing the active and reactive power losses, and (ii) the cost and installation of capacitors, necessary to provide the reactive power support and maintain the voltage profile. Initially, the network buses are ranked according to two loss sensitivity indices (LSIs), i.e., active loss sensitivity with respect to node voltage (LSI1) and reactive power injection (LSI2). The sorted bus list is then fed to the particle swarm optimization (PSO) for solving the objective function. The efficacy of the proposed work is tested on different IEEE standard networks (34 and 85 nodes) for different use cases and load conditions. In use case 1, the values finalized by the algorithm are selected without considering their market availability, whereas in use case 2, market-available capacitor sizes close to the optimal solution are selected. Furthermore, the static and seasonal load profiles are considered. The results are compared with recent methods and have shown significant improvement in terms of annual cost, losses and line flows reduction, and voltage profile.

A multistage distribution network planning method considering distributed generation active management and demand response

This paper proposes a multistage distribution network planning (DNP) method that considers multiple planning alternatives, the active management of distributed generation (DG) units and demand response in the context of active distribution networks (ADNs). Representative days are selected for the consideration of uncertainties related with load demand and renewable power generation, during the planning period. The proposed DNP method aims at minimising the net present value of the total investment and operational cost. The proposed DNP considers multiple planning alternatives, such as the reinforcement of existing substations and existing distribution lines, the installation of new distribution lines, and the installation of capacitors. Furthermore, the proposed DNP method incorporates the control capabilities of DG active and reactive power output and demand response schemes. A 24-bus distribution network and a 144-bus real world distribution network are used to validate the performance of the proposed method.

The Principle of Construction of Capacitive Reactive Power Compensators with Three-Stage Regulation

It is proposed to reduce the number of electrical and electronic devices by 1.5 times in three-stage capacitor installations by changing the connections in the power circuit and using a special control method. The new principle of construction of reactive power compensators will allow, with minimal changes and additions to existing installations, to reduce the costs of their production and the cost of finished products. The existing installations contain three blocks of the same type of capacitors, each of which is equipped with an electrical and electronic device and resistors for their discharge. It is proposed to connect two of these three blocks in parallel without changing the design of the products, using a common electronic device for connecting and disconnecting the resulting block of capacitors with double capacity and a common electrical device in the capacitor discharge circuit of this block. A model is presented in the Matlab environment for the study of dynamic and stationary processes of three-stage reactive power regulation in a new scheme of a capacitor plant. Numerical experiments have shown that when the installation is switched on and off, as well as when switching from one stage of reactive power regulation to another, the proposed device does not create bursts of starting currents. After starting, it almost immediately enters the steady-state operation mode and when switching stages, it also immediately passes from one level of the steady-state values of such to another level of their steady-state values. The installation is switched off without switching losses and without arcing on the mechanical contacts, since thyristor switches with natural switching are switched off first, and then the de-energized mains switch.

Techno-Economic Analysis of the placement of the Capacitor in the Integrated Nepal Power System

With the increasing load demand, Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) is facing a stiff challenge to maintain voltage profile within the standards and reduce system loss. Among the loss reduction strategies, an immediate solution would be installation of reactive power compensators at the grid substations. The power flow study of existing system is performed and a genetic algorithm is used to find optimum placement of suitable size of the capacitor banks to be added in system. 6 substations with a total reactive power supply of 80 MVAR was determined as optimal size and location and the installation is also financially feasible. Moreover, the analysis of capacitors placed at the varying voltage levels implied that the most suitable voltage level for the capacitor installation is 11kV.

A novel implementation for fractional order capacitor in electrical power system for improving system performance applying marine predator optimization technique

This paper investigates the integration of the fractional-order capacitor on electrical power systems to improve system performance. The system performance problem in this exploration is reducing the losses and improving the voltage profile. For decades, capacitor installation is having a great effect on compensating system reactive power which affects system performance and quality. The novelty in the proposed work is to integrate the fractional capacitor to the power systems as a distributed generator. The study compares the classical capacitor implementation versus the fractional capacitor as a suggested new technology. Due to the complexity of the study to obtain optimal size, parameter, and location of the proposed technologies, Marine predator as a meta-heuristic optimization technique is employed. The proposed methodology can be divided into two parts; a single objective function to study the losses minimization and the voltage improvement individually and the second part is the multi-objective single representation problem to find the optimal solution for both two targets, the losses reduction, and the voltage profile improvement. The proposed fractional capacitor implementation is assimilated to standard IEEE 69 radial system.

PERENCANAAN DAN ANALISIS KELAYAKAN INVESTASI PROYEK PEMASANGAN KAPASITOR BANK PADA INSTALASI PEMANFAATAN ENERGI LISTRIK


 
 
 The low power factor in the electricity installation of Sumber Wendit 3 water pumping stations causes a bill of excess reactive energy usage or kVARh, so that the cost of using electricity becomes higher. The excess use of reactive energy can be compensated by additional investment in installing capacitor banks in the main distribution panel (MDP) Sumber Wendit 3 water pump station. Based on the data and problems, it is planned to install capacitor banks that meet the standards with a target of 0.90 and 0.95 lagging. From the results of the planning, we need 150 kVAR and 250 kVAR capacitors, with an investment value of Rp. 94,983,790 and - Rp. 120,781,210. After an investment feasibility test using the Payback Period (PP) method, it is known that for a 150 kVAR bank capacitors, the investment return is technically 2.88 months and economically is 4.01 and 3.17 months. For 250 kVAR bank capacitors, the return on investment is technically 3.66 months and economically 5.1 and 4.03 months. When compared with the economic life of the investment is 10 years, the investment of the bank capacitor installation project is very profitable and feasible to carry out