An Overview of Load Flow Analysis Methods for Electrical Distribution Networks

Author(s):

Malik Younis Ahmed , BGSB University; Narinder Sadana, BUEST ,BADDI

Keywords:

Load flow analysis, Voltage dips, Electrical distribution networks, Non-linear loads

Abstract:

Generally in electrical systems loads can exist in different forms such as linear and non-linear and each type of load is going to have a definite impact upon the quality of power. Thus an electrical power supply after being in operation with above referred loads may result in degradation of power quality in terms of voltage dips, surges, spikes and harmonics. If the adequate compensation on the demand side is not applied the existing power system may encounter many serious challenges which include line overloading, equipment outages, voltage collapse and extended blackouts. A proper load flow analysis and devices such as OLTC, AVR’s and FACTS are obvious solution for such power quality problems. The paper elucidates various load flow methods including forward and backward sweep method in different electrical distribution networks to improve the voltage regulation and system line losses keeping in view the reliability and economy of the entire power system. The proposed approach can be tested on IEEE-15 and IEEE-33 bus system.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I12024
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 12
Publication Date	:	01/07/2016
Page(s)	:	10-12

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