With the development of urban and rural infrastructure, the power system is enforced to
operate nearly at its full capacity which result in heavily stressed power grid operation …

Metaheuristic optimization algorithms are tools based on mathematical concepts that are
used to solve complicated optimization issues. These algorithms are intended to locate or …

This paper provides an application of the hybrid Grey Wolf Optimization and Particle Swarm
Optimization (GWO-PSO) method to reach a solution to the optimal reactive power dispatch …

This paper presents the use of a recent developed algorithm inspired by the hunting
mechanism of antlions in nature, called ant lion optimizer (ALO) algorithm for solving optimal …

This study presents a two‐stage procedure to identify the optimal locations and sizes of
capacitors in radial distribution systems. In first stage, the loss sensitivity analysis using two …

Abstract Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problem is one of the most widely nonlinear optimization
problems in power systems. This paper proposes a novel hybrid optimization algorithm that …

A bstract Power system operation with proper planning is an utmost task for enhancing the
economy of the country. The Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch (ORPD) plays an important …

The appropriate control and management of reactive power is of great relevance in the
electrical reliability, stability, and security of power grids. This issue is considered in order to …

Reactive power planning (RPP) is generally defined as an optimal allocation of additional
reactive power sources that should be installed in the network for a predefined horizon of …

The appropriate planning of electric power systems has a significant effect on the economic
situation of countries. For the protection and reliability of the power system, the optimal …