A Modified Bird-Mating Optimization with Hill-Climbing for Connection Decisions of Transformers

Ting-Chia Ou, Wei-Fu Su, Xian-Zong Liu, Shyh-Jier Huang and Te-Yu Tai
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Ting-Chia Ou: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taoyuan 32546, Taiwan
Wei-Fu Su: Department of Electrical Engineering, Kun Shan University, Tainan 71070, Taiwan
Xian-Zong Liu: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
Shyh-Jier Huang: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
Te-Yu Tai: Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan

Energies, 2016, vol. 9, issue 9, 1-12

Abstract: This paper endeavors to apply a hybrid bird-mating optimization approach to connection decisions of distribution transformers. It is expected that with the aid of hybrid bird-mating approach, the voltage imbalance and deviation can be mitigated, hence ensuring a satisfactory supplying power more effectively. To evaluate the effectiveness of this method, it has been tested through practical distribution systems with comparisons to other methods. Test results help confirm the feasibility of the approach, serving as beneficial references for the improvement of electric power grid operations.

Keywords: bird-mating optimization; voltage imbalance; and voltage deviation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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