Modelling and allocation planning for open unified power quality conditioner to improve operational performance of radial distribution networks

Abstract

The compensators are widely used in the distribution networks to improve their steady state operational performance such as energy efficiency and bus voltage The capacitor bank voltage regulator on load tap changer etc are traditionally used as compensators However the optimal placement of these does not ensure desired power quality PQ level The custom power devices are group of compensators which can mitigate PQ issues and provide reactive power compensation Thus their optimal allo