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Improving Transient Stability of a Multi-Machine Power Network Using FACTS Devices and Nonlinear Controller Tuned by PSO
M.A. Ashraf, S. Shojaeian and H.R. Koofigar Corresponding Author: Hamid Reza Koofigar Key words: Energy function, FACTS devices, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), power system, transient stability, , Vol. 5 , (01): 280-285 | Submitted | Accepted | Published | June 04, 2012 | June 21, 2012 | January 01, 2013 | Transient stability is one of the main issues in the field of power systems. On the other hand, using FACTS devices has been proposed for the purpose of maximizing the lines conductivity given the restrictions involved, including the issue of stability. This study seeks to take steps towards the improvement of a multi-machine power system stability in faulty conditions, using two FACTS devices including TCSC and SVC. The control system for the FACTS devices is constructed here based on the so called energy function method. Meanwhile, in order to achieve a prescribed optimal performance, the coefficients of the designed controller are tuned by PSO algorithm. Possessing the theoretical analysis, the simulation results are also demonstrated to show the performance of the proposed control algorithm. | Cite this Reference: M.A. Ashraf, S. Shojaeian and H.R. Koofigar, 2013. Improving Transient Stability of a Multi-Machine Power Network Using FACTS Devices and Nonlinear Controller Tuned by PSO. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 5(01): 280-285. | | | | | ISSN (Online): 2040-7467 ISSN (Print): 2040-7459 | | |