Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education Vol.12 No.

2 (2021), 1140 - 1146

Research Article

Optimal siting and sizing of multiple type DGs for the performance enhancement of
Distribution System using Differential Evolution Algorithm

N. Karuppiaha, S. Muthubalaji b, J.Shanmugapriyan c , and Lakshmanan Md

A
Professor/EEE, Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
BProfessor/EEE,
CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana,
India
C Associate Professor/EEE, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala

Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai, India

dAssociate Professor/EEE, CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Article History: Received: 11 January 2021; Accepted: 27 February 2021; Published online: 5 April 2021
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Abstract: The necessity of Distributed Generation (DG) in the modern power system has increased greatly. Optimal placement
and sizing of DGs have a significant impact on the objectives of voltage stability enhancement, real and reactive power loss
minimization and power system security and reliability. Different types of DGs such as Type I, Type II, Type III and Type
IVare placed. The optimal placement of these DGs is found using Voltage Stability Index (VSI). The optimal sizing of these
DGs is done using Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm. MATLAB simulation is carried out in standard IEEE 33-bus test
system. The test is performed for various combinations of different types of DG. The results show that the voltage stability
index along with Differential Evolution algorithm provides better voltage profile and power loss minimization as compared to
the system without DG.

Keywords: Distributed Generation, Voltage Stability Index, Differential Evolution Algorithm, Voltage profile.

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1. Introduction
Distribution system is an integral part of the power system which supplies electric power to the end consumers.
Also, majority of the losses occur in the distribution section of the power system. Due to the growth in industries
and increase in the consumption of electrical energy in day-to-day life, the problem of overloading occurs.
Voltage stability, increased losses and reduced power quality are the common problems that arise due to
overloading [1]. Nowadays, there is a fast transition in the structure of the distribution system. The concept of
distributing power from large generating plants through long interconnected transmission networks are subjected
to severe issues like transmission loss, voltage stability, network congestion and security [2]. Moreover, increase
in renewable energy and the gradual depletion of fossil fuels has led to the emergence of small power generating
plants located near the consumer end known as Distributed Generation. Distributed Generation is an active source
which supplies energy to the load and is located near to the point of consumption [3]. The sources of DGs are
either solar, wind, mini hydro, fuel cell, biomass, geothermal or gas turbine. DGs benefit us in many ways by
electricity cost savings, loss reduction, voltage profile improvement, system reliability enhancement, power
quality improvement and so on [4]. In today’smodern distribution system, DGs are used to enhance the
performance of the system. But, to maximize the benefits of DGs, proper sizing and placement is necessary.
Sizing and placement of DGs is done based on different analytical and computational methods [5].
Griffin et al in his work has deployed fuel cell generators throughout the distribution system to reduce power
loss and maximize capacity savings [6]. Wang et al has proposed an analytical method to determine the optimal
placement of DG with unity power factor in radial as well as networked systemsfor power loss minimization
[7].Acharya et al [8] in his work has used sensitivity factor equation to find the optimal placement of DG. Kashem
et al has proposed SQP algorithm for finding the optimal location and sizing of DG to reduce power loss at
marginal DG cost [9]. Wang and Singh in his work has suggested an Ant Colony System algorithm for the proper
allocation of DG based on a reliability index [10]. P. Vijay Babu et al in his work has reported the optimal sitting
and sizing of DGs on IEEE 33 bus and IEEE 69 bus using GAMS software and MATLAB. The proposed method
was found to be better than the existing one in minimization of power loss and voltage profile improvement [11].
The authors had used dragon fly algorithm to place the DGs on IEEE 15, 33 and 69 bus systems. The proposed
algorithm results were compared with other evolutionary algorithms from literature and found to be better [12].
Adel et al have proposed water cycle algorithm to place DGs and Capacitor Banks to improve the voltage profile
of the distribution system. The proposed algorithm also improves the emissions from the generation sources [13].
Shanmugapriyan et al has proposed Distributed Generation Suitability Index (DGSI) to find out the placement
of DG and sizing is obtained using Differential Evolution and Particle Swarm Optimization algorithms and the
results are compared [14]. Muthubalaji et al has proposed an integrated approach to locate DSTATCOM in the
distribution system. The authors have used an integrated approach of MACO and BFOA algorithms to locate
DSTATCOM in the test systems IEEE 30 and IEEE 69 bus systems [15]. Sedighi et al [16] has used PSO
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algorithm to locate DGs and Alinejad-Beromi et al has used Genetic algorithm [17] for the proper allocation of
DGs satisfying the objectives of voltage profile improvement, active power loss, cost minimization and THD
minimization. Apart from power loss and cost minimization, maximization of environmental benefits was met
through the multi- objective optimization based optimal allocation of DGs proposed by Hong Cui et al[18].
This paper uses voltage stability index for finding optimal DG siting and differential evolution algorithm
sizing for satisfying the objectives of enhancing voltage stability and reducing active and reactive power losses.
This paper is summarized as Section 1 which describe the importance of DG in the distribution system and gives
a glimpse of literature which portrays how the DGs are effectively used to enhance the voltage stability and
reliability of the distribution system. Section 2 describes the importance of Voltage Stability Index. Section 3
describe about the problem formulation. Section 4 explains about the optimal placement and sizing of DG. Section
5 explains about the Differential Evolution Algorithm and the procedure to place and size the two types of DG
one after the other.
2. Voltage Stability Index (Vsi)
To avoid major blackouts, the measure of voltage stability has to be considered. The effective operation of
the distribution system is based on its reliability. Hence, while designing a distribution system the factor of voltage
stability should be calculated using some specified index. So, there is a need of some index which evaluates the
stability so that necessary measures can be taken in case of instability and to improve the voltage stability of the
power system. An index which is used to estimate stability is known as Voltage Stability Index (VSI). The
closeness of a given operating point to voltage instability can be measured by this tool. The operators use this
index for determining the real time operation of the power system. It can be used online or offline. The value of
VSI lies between 0 and 1. VSI is calculated using the formula:
VSI=4X/(V_1^2 )((P_2^2)/Q_2 +Q_2)≤1 (1)
where
X - reactance of the system
P2 - active power of the load
Q2 - reactive power of the load and
V_1- source voltage.
3. Problem Formulation
The DGs are optimally located and sized with the objective of minimizing Ploss, Qloss and VSI. So,
mathematically, these can be formulated as:
To minimize active power loss, Ploss
Ploss=min (∑_(i=1)^n▒〖I_i^2*R_i)〗 (2)
Where
Ii - line current at bus i in amps and
R_i- the line resistance in ohms.
To minimize reactive power loss, Qloss
Qloss=min (∑_(i=1)^n▒〖I_i^2*X_i)〗 (3)
Where
X_i- line reactance at bus i in ohms.
To minimize Voltage Stability Index,
VSI=4X/(V_1^2 )((P_2^2)/Q_2 +Q_2)≤1 (4)
Constraints
V_imin≤V_i≤V_imax
where V_i is the voltage magnitude at bus i;
V_imin- lower limit of voltage
V_imax- upper limit of voltage
P_DGimin≤P_DGi≤P_DGimax
where P_DGimin - minimum value of P_DGi
〖 P〗_DGimax – maximum value of PDGi
Q_DGimin≤Q_DGi≤Q_DGimax
where Q_DGimin - minimum value of Q_DGi
Q_DGimax- maximum value of QDGi
4. Optimal Placing and Sizing of Dg
Sitting and sizing of DG is important in a distribution system for its proper operation and planning. This is a
non-linear constrained optimization problem. This problem is divided into two sub-problems. The first sub-
problem is to optimally locate the DG such that the voltage stability index is maximized and voltage stability is
enhanced. To improve the voltage stability, DG is placed at the weakest bus in the distribution system. The second
sub-problem is to optimally size the DG such that the active and reactive power loss minimization is obtained.
Here, four types of DG are considered such as:
Type 1: DG which injects active power (P) only.

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Type 2: DG which injects reactive power (Q) only.
Type 3: DG which injects active power (P) and absorbs reactive power (Q).
Type 4: DG injects both active (P) and reactive power (Q).
From the various combinations of the above different types of DGs, the best combination which provides the
minimum power loss and better voltage profile is identified.
5. Differential Evolution Algorithm
Rainer Storn and Kenneth Price has introduced the optimization algorithm called Differential Evolution
algorithm. Its robustness and ease of use has made it popular among the researchers for solving different objective
problems. Differential algorithm is being used to determine the sizing of DGs. The number of particles is taken
as 20 and the number of iterations is fixed as 50. Optimal location of DG is found out using voltage stability
index. The various steps involved are as follows:
1. Run the load flow to obtain base case results.
2. Total active and reactive power loss without DG is determined.
3. Calculate Voltage Stability Index at each node for the test system and arrange them in descending order.
4. Suitable placement of DG is obtained using the lowest value of VSI.
5. Two DGs are to be placed. The first one is placed using the VSI index.
6. Optimize the capacity of DGs using Differential Evolution Algorithm using the objective function
equations.
7. For the estimated value of DG capacity, the power loss is calculated.
8. Then the capacity of DG is adjusted in small steps and for each iteration the power loss is determined and
is compared with the previous value.
9. The capacity of DG with minimum real and reactive power loss is the finalized sizing of DG.
10. Steps from 3 to 9 is repeated to find the placement and sizing of second DG.
6. Results and Discussion
IEEE 33-bus system, having 5 ties and 32 sectionalizing switches, with a total load of 3.7 MW and 2.3 MVAR
is taken as the test system and is shown in Fig. 1.

Fig.1 IEEE 33 Bus Test System

Case I: Base case of IEEE 33 Bus Test System
The base case results of IEEE 33-bus system are obtained from the load flow solution. The total active power
loss is 210.0594 KW and total reactive power loss is 142.5320 KVAR. First the location of first DG is found out.
It is obtained by placing 1 KW DG at each bus and VSI for the same is calculated. Then the VSI are arranged in
the descending order which gives the weakest bus prone to stability issues. So, the first DG is placed at that
location. Then along with the first DG, second DG from various types are placed and its proper placement is
found. Once the location of DGs is found, its rating is obtained using DE algorithm. For each combination of DG
located at proper placement the active and reactive power losses are found out. The combination with the least
active and reactive power loss is considered as the optimum DGs for the performance improvement of the
distribution system.
Case II: with Type 1 & Type 1 DG
In this case, the optimal allocation of type 1 DG is done. Then along with existing type 1 DG another type 1
DG is placed and the active, reactive power loss is found out. The location of both the DGs with loss minimisation
is shown in Table 1.
Table 1
Active and reactive power loss after placing two DGs
Sl. Type of DG VSI DG location Rating Ploss Qloss
No KW KW KVAR

1 1 0.1598 25 0.6463 186.2625 128.4633

2 1, 2 0.1440 25, 24 0.6463,0.5240 175.6408 122.9854
From the Table 1, it is clear that the rating of Type 1 DG obtained is 0.6463 KW and that of type 2 DG
obtained is 0.5240KW. With these two types of DGs placed in the distribution system, first DG in the 25thbus
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and second DG in the 24th bus, the active power loss has been reduced from 210.0594KW to 175.6408KW.
Similarly, the reactive power loss has been reduced from 142.5320KW to 122.9854KW. Also, the voltage profile
of the system is increased as shown in fig. 2.

Fig.2 Voltage profile of the system with type 1 & Type 2 DG

Similarly, three more cases (Type 1 & Type 2 DG, Type 1 & Type 3 DG and Type 1 & Type 4 DG) results
are shown in table 2 and their voltage profiles are shown in fig. 3, fig. 4 and fig. 5.
Table 2
Active and reactive power loss after placing two DGs for different cases
Sl. Type of VSI DG Rating Ploss Qloss
No DG location KW KW KVAR
Case 1 0.1576 25 0.5813 187.9308 129.3643
2 1, 2 0.1436 25, 11 0.5813, 80.0181 55.5258
1.2785
Case 1 0.1569 25 0.5563 188.6129 129.7398
3 1,3 0.1502 25, 24 0.5563, 192.0438 132.7890
0.5576
Case 1 0.1595 25 0.6401 186.4153 128.5447
4 1,4 0.1533 25,11 0.6401, 149.8441 105.0414
0.9076

Fig.3 Voltage profile of the system with Type 1 & Type 2 DG

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Fig.4 Voltage profile of the system with Type 1 & Type 3 DG

Fig.5 Voltage profile of the system with Type 1 & Type 4 DG

Similarly, the performance evaluation of sixteen combinations of four different types of DG are done and the
results are tabulated below:
Table 3
Active and reactive power loss after placing two DGs for different combinations
Rating Ploss Qloss
Sl. No Combination of DG DG location
KW KW KVAR
1 1&1 25,24 0.6463,0.5240 175.6408 122.9854

2 1&2 25 ,11 0.5813,1.2785 80.0181 55.5258

3 1&3 25,24 0.5563,0.5576 192.0438 132.7890

4 1&4 25, 11 0.6401,0.9076 149.8441 105.0414
5 2&1 11,25 1.2921,0.6212 79.2322 55.1331
6 2&2 11,30 1.0945,0.7403 42.7559 29.1366
7 2&3 11,25 1.3798,0.5472 94.4815 65.5306
8 2&4 11,33 1.3848,0.7136 71.5624 50.8258
9 3&1 25,24 0.7833,0.5318 193.2281 134.6151
10 3&2 25,11 0.8015,1.1404 95.5752 65.6501
11 3&3 25,24 0.7039,0.5350 216.0978 148.7596
12 3&4 25,11 0.6514,1.0494 164.5201 115.6494
13 4&1 11,25 0.9697,0.6318 150.1490 105.5093
14 4&2 11,30 0.8816,0.9801 81.9983 58.6367
15 4&3 11,25 0.9079,0.8426 160.9242 113.1122
16 4&4 11.33 0.9148,0.7723 148.4765 103.8713
It is clear from table 3 that the 6th combination, i.e., the combination of type 2 and type 2, with the first type
2 DG at 11th bus and the second type 2 DG at 30thbus results in active power loss of 42.76 KW and reactive

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power loss of 29.13 KW. This combination improves the performance of the distribution system by minimizing
the active and reactive power loss.
7. Conclusion
In this work, the Voltage Stability Index (VSI) determines the optimal location of DG and optimal size of DG
is found using differential evolution algorithm. The DG is located at the weakest bus which is determined by the
VSI and the DG is sized considering the active and reactive power losses using Differential Evolution Algorithm.
The methodology is tested for sixteen combinations of different types of DG and the combination which results
in minimum active and reactive power loss is determined. In the future scope, the cost of DG and the placement
of DG using other sensitivity indexes can be considered.
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