Application of the Multiverse Optimization Method to Solve the Optimal Power Flow Problem in Direct Current Electrical Networks [PDF]
Sustainability, 2021 This paper addresses the optimal power flow problem in direct current (DC) networks employing a master–slave solution methodology that combines an optimization algorithm based on the multiverse theory (master stage) and the numerical method of successive
Andrés Alfonso Rosales-Muñoz +4 more
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A Comparative Study on Power Flow Methods Applied to AC Distribution Networks with Single-Phase Representation [PDF]
Electronics, 2021 This paper presents a comparative analysis of six different iterative power flow methods applied to AC distribution networks, which have been recently reported in the scientific literature. These power flow methods are (i) successive approximations, (ii)
O. Montoya +2 more
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Application of the Multiverse Optimization Method to Solve the Optimal Power Flow Problem in Alternating Current Networks [PDF]
Electronics, 2022 In this paper, we solve the optimal power flow problem in alternating current networks to reduce power losses. For that purpose, we propose a master–slave methodology that combines the multiverse optimization algorithm (master stage) and the power flow ...
Andrés Alfonso Rosales Muñoz +4 more
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A fixed-point current injection power flow for electric distribution systems using Laurent series [PDF]
Electric power systems research, 2022 This paper proposes a new power flow (PF) formulation for electrical distribution systems using the current injection method and applying the Laurent series expansion.
Juan S. Giraldo +3 more
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On the convergence of the power flow methods for DC networks with mesh and radial structures [PDF]
Electric power systems research, 2021 The convergence analysis of the power flow methodologies for direct current (dc) electrical networks is addressed in this paper. The Banach fixed-point theorem is employed to prove the convergence and uniqueness in the power flow solution for two ...
O. Montoya +2 more
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Application of the backward/forward sweep method for solving the power flow problem in DC networks with radial structure [PDF]
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2020 This paper presents the application of the backward/forward sweep iterative method for solving the power flow problem in direct current networks with radial structure, considering resistive and constant power loads.
L. Grisales-Noreña +4 more
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Optimal Allocation and Sizing of PV Generation Units in Distribution Networks via the Generalized Normal Distribution Optimization Approach [PDF]
Computers, 2022 The problem of optimal siting and dimensioning of photovoltaic (PV) generators in medium-voltage distribution networks is addressed in this research from the perspective of combinatorial optimization.
Oscar Danilo Montoya +2 more
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Optimal Integration of Photovoltaic Sources in Distribution Networks for Daily Energy Losses Minimization Using the Vortex Search Algorithm [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 This paper deals with the optimal siting and sizing problem of photovoltaic (PV) generators in electrical distribution networks considering daily load and generation profiles.
Alejandra Paz-Rodríguez +3 more
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A Comparative Study on Power Flow Methods for Direct-Current Networks Considering Processing Time and Numerical Convergence Errors [PDF]
Electronics, 2020 This study analyzes the numerical convergence and processing time required by several classical and new solution methods proposed in the literature to solve the power-flow problem (PF) in direct-current (DC) networks considering radial and mesh ...
L. Grisales-Noreña +4 more
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Optimal Phase-Balancing in Three-Phase Distribution Networks Considering Shunt Reactive Power Compensation with Fixed-Step Capacitor Banks [PDF]
Sustainability, 2022 The black hole optimization (BHO) method is applied in this research to solve the problem of the optimal reactive power compensation with fixed-step capacitor banks in three-phase networks considering the phase-balancing problem simultaneously.
Daniel Federico A. Medina-Gaitán +2 more
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