Reactive-Power Optimization Research Based on Load Fluctuation and Distributed Control

Abstract

This paper proposes a voltage-reactive power optimization, which is an integrated system based on centralized optimization and distributed control, to confine the action numbers of control devices. The system includes VQC (voltage and reactive power control system) and the optimal power flow calculation in the master station. By using the fractal theory, the original data in the range of nonperiodic cycles are divided into several time-intervals. After this processing, the optimal points are obtained by optimal power flow in every segment. Based on the load fluctuation rate, in every period, the voltage / reactive power limits of nine area figure are set. As the load fluctuation rates changed in every segment, voltage / reactive power limits are different. And the tap changers and switchable capacitor banks are regulated according to each upper/lower limits and the optimal points. Furthermore, correctness and effectiveness of the proposed method have been confirmed. And the simulation results show that it not only reduces power losses but also restricts the action numbers of control device.