Optimal Setting of OUPFC Device for real power loss minimization using symbiotic organisms search algorithm

Abstract

In this work a meta-heuristic algorithm known as SOS algorithm is employed to optimize real power loss minimization of   the transmission network. Real power loss (RPL) minimization is considered as objective problem. The optimization of RPL minimization is carried out by sequentially optimizing the OUPFC location and its variables keeping optimized taps constant. The proposed algorithm has been tested under simulated condition on New England 39 bus test system. The results of the proposed SOS algorithm have been compared with the results of the FA, as available in the literature. The simulation results confirm the efficiency and superiority of the SOS algorithm towards the optimization of RPL.