Voltage regulators allocation in power distribution networks: A tabu search approach

Abstract

This paper presents an optimization methodology based on tabu search to solve a unconstraint voltage regulators allocation problem in power distribution networks. The main objective is to find a balance between costs related to system planning and the fulfillment of power quality indexes. Analysis of the voltage profile and the objective function are carried out in the MATLAB environment for a typical distribution feeder containing lateral branches. Test results indicate high method's robustness and potential for real life applications.