Somefun, Tobilola Emmanuel and Abdulkareem, Ademola and Popoola, Olawale and Somefun, Comfort and Ajewole, Titus Oluwasuji (2024) Strategic DG placement and sizing in developing nations' power systems using ISNT and modified forward-backward sweep. Engineering Research Express, 6.
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Abstract
The power sector in many developing nations faces challenges in meeting consumers’ demands for a reliable electricity supply due to increased load demand, primarily driven by population growth. Urban areas receive 24 h power, while extensive losses within the system limit coverage. Setting up centralised stations offers a temporary solution, but the capacity of the ageing transmission lines is uncertain. This study proposes integrating distributed generators (DG) into the power system, using Inherent Structural Network Topology (ISNT) forDGsiting and a modified Forward-Backward Sweep model for sizing. Voltage Stability Index (VPI) assesses network stability. The model considers voltage profile and line losses, optimizingDGsites and sizes. Results demonstrate the model’s efficacy, offering insights for optimalDGplanning to minimize losses and enhance voltage profiles. The study informs power system engineers for future planning, aiding decisions onDGlocation and size, potentially reducing line losses and improving voltage profiles, thus assisting in network upgrades or expansions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | distributed generator, inherent structural network topology, power stability index, forward-backward sweep model |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science |
| Depositing User: | Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Nov 2024 14:32 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Nov 2024 14:32 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18604 |
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