Computer Aided Design For Reactive Power Compensation

Abstract

Presented in this paper is a computer aided design tool to determine the size and location of shunt capacitors for the purpose of reducing power losses in distribution networks. The developed computer program (CapSize) is windows based with several design options that permit practically feasible solutions. The implemented algorithm is based on a rigorous optimization method and ac power flow calculations. The algorithm accounts for voltage profile, load variations, load transfer switching, observation measurements, and limited availability of data. The results of a test case are presented for illustration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA351077

Entities

People

  • F. H. Holcomb
  • N. K. Swain
  • N. N. Bengiamin

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Compensation
  • Computational Complexity
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Heuristic Methods
  • Minnesota
  • North Dakota
  • Optimization
  • Peak Power
  • Switching
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Microwave Engineering.