Effective Automation of Distribution Systems With Joint Integration of DGs/ SVCs Considering Reconfiguration Capability by Jellyfish Search Algorithm

Power system operators and planners have progressively shown an interest in maximizing distribution automation technologies. The automated distribution systems (ADS) provide the capability of efficient and reliable control which require an optimal operation strategy to control the status of the line switches and also dispatch the controllable devices. Therefore, this paper introduces an efficient and robust technique based on Jellyfish Search Algorithm (JFSA) for optimal Volt/VAr coordination in ADSs based on joint distribution system reconfiguration (DSR), distributed generation units (DGs) integration and Distribution static VAr compensators (SVCs) operation. The suggested technique is used for the dynamic operation of ADS in order to minimize losses and reduce emissions when considering regular daily loading conditions. The 33-bus and 69-bus delivery DSs have been subjected to a variety of scenarios. These situations are mostly concerned with achieving optimum distribution system operation and control, as well as validating the proposed methodology. Despite the problem’s complexity, the proposed technique based on JFSA is shown to be the best solution in all of the cases considered. Furthermore, a comparison of the proposed JFSA with other similar approaches demonstrates its usefulness as a method to be used in modern ADS control centers.