Investigation on Application of Genetic Algorithms to Optimal Reactive PowerDispatch of Power Systems

摘要

A primary investigation into application of genetic algorithms in optimalreactive power dispatch and voltage control is presented. The application was achieved, based on (the United Kingdom) National Grid 48 bus network model, using a novel genetic search approach. Simulation results, compared with that obtained using nonlinear programming methods, are included to show the potential of applications of the genetic search methodology in power system economical and secure operations.