Reliability Study of a Smart Distribution System with Optimal Sizing and Placement of Capacitors

Abstract

This work introduces a new modified IEEE 33-node test system to be smart by implementing distributed renewable generation, smart metering load characteristics, and optimal installation of capacitors. The Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO) technique is adopted to compute the optimal sizing and placement of capacitor in the original network. Then, to assess the reliability of the original and modified test systems, a sequential Monte Carlo simulation takes place. The relevant contribution of this paper is that it offers a comprehensive approach of a reliability assessment in a distribution system, where several smart features have been implemented. In addition, the modified system opens a pathway for future research in which smart distribution system analysis is required related mainly to reliability assessment.