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Simultaneous Optimization of Network Reconfiguration and Soft Open Points Placement in Radial Distribution Systems Using a Lévy Flight-Based Improved Equilibrium Optimizer

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  • Ridha Djamel Mohammedi

    (Laboratory of Applied Automation and Industrial Diagnostics (LAADI), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Djelfa 17000, Algeria)

  • Djamal Gozim

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Djelfa 17000, Algeria)

  • Abdellah Kouzou

    (Laboratory of Applied Automation and Industrial Diagnostics (LAADI), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Djelfa 17000, Algeria)

  • Mustafa Mosbah

    (Faculty of Science and Technology, Université de Ghardaia, Ghardaia 47000, Algeria)

  • Ahmed Hafaifa

    (Laboratory of Applied Automation and Industrial Diagnostics (LAADI), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Djelfa 17000, Algeria)

  • Jose Rodriguez

    (Director Center for Energy Transition, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 8420524, Chile)

  • Mohamed Abdelrahem

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
    Chair of High-Power Converter Systems, Technical University of Munich, 80333 Munich, Germany)

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the application of a new method for the simultaneous reconfiguration and the optimum placing of Soft Open Points (SOPs) in Radial Distribution Systems (RDS). The proposed Lévy Flight-based Improved Equilibrium Optimizer (LF-IEO) algorithm enhances the standard Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) by integrating several techniques to improve exploration and exploitation capabilities. SOPs are highly developed power electronics devices that can enhance distribution utility networks in terms of reliability and effectiveness. However, identifying their optimum place along with network reconfiguration is a challenging task that requires advanced computation techniques. The performance of the proposed LF-IEO algorithm has been first verified on several benchmark functions. Subsequently, it is implemented on a IEEE 33-Bus, 69-Bus, 118-Bus, and Algerian 116-Bus distribution network to solve the problem of simultaneous network reconfiguration and optimal SOP placement. For the Algerian 116-bus system case study, the algorithm achieved a significant 14.89% reduction in power losses, improved the minimum voltage, and generated substantial net annual savings of 74,426.40 $/year. To prove its superiority in terms of solution quality and robustness, the proposed LF-IEO approach was compared with several newly developed algorithms from the literature.

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  • Ridha Djamel Mohammedi & Djamal Gozim & Abdellah Kouzou & Mustafa Mosbah & Ahmed Hafaifa & Jose Rodriguez & Mohamed Abdelrahem, 2024. "Simultaneous Optimization of Network Reconfiguration and Soft Open Points Placement in Radial Distribution Systems Using a Lévy Flight-Based Improved Equilibrium Optimizer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(23), pages 1-37, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:23:p:5911-:d:1528942
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