ABSTRACT
This project involves research on loss reduction in a distribution
system. The Enugu distribution system is the case study. The type of
losses, the causes of losses and methods of loss reduction in distribution
system were presented. A method based on a heuristic technique for
reactive loss reduction in distribution system is chosen for this work
because it provides realistic sizes and locations for shunt capacitors on
primary feeder at a low computational burden. The Gauss-siedel method
was used for load analysis while simulation work was done using
MATLAB software. The variation of the load during the year is
considered. The capital and installation cost of the capacitors are also
taken into account. The economical power factor is also determined so
as to achieve maximum savings. This method is applied to a 34 bus,
11KV, 6MVA distribution system with original power factor of 0.85. The
results from the analysis show that the losses are reduced from 59.2692
to 49.4KW using capacitor maximum rating of 1200 (750+450) KVAR at
an optimum power factor of 0.96. This translates to a saving of
N39,500.00 per year after amortizing the capital and installation costs of
applying the compensating capacitors.
ANAYO, U (2021). High Power Loss Reduction In Enugu Electrical Distribution Systems Using Heuristic Technique For Capacitor Placement.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/high-power-loss-reduction-in-enugu-electrical-distribution-systems-using-heuristic-technique-for-capacitor-placement
ANAYO, UZODIFE "High Power Loss Reduction In Enugu Electrical Distribution Systems Using Heuristic Technique For Capacitor Placement." Afribary. Afribary, 13 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/high-power-loss-reduction-in-enugu-electrical-distribution-systems-using-heuristic-technique-for-capacitor-placement. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
ANAYO, UZODIFE . "High Power Loss Reduction In Enugu Electrical Distribution Systems Using Heuristic Technique For Capacitor Placement.". Afribary, Afribary, 13 May. 2021. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/high-power-loss-reduction-in-enugu-electrical-distribution-systems-using-heuristic-technique-for-capacitor-placement >.
ANAYO, UZODIFE . "High Power Loss Reduction In Enugu Electrical Distribution Systems Using Heuristic Technique For Capacitor Placement." Afribary (2021). Accessed April 28, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/high-power-loss-reduction-in-enugu-electrical-distribution-systems-using-heuristic-technique-for-capacitor-placement