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A Novel Swarm Approach for Regulating Load Frequency in Two-Area Energy Systems

Author(s): Namburi Nireekshana1*, R. Ramachandran2 and G. V. Narayana3

Published In : International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER)        Volume 11, Issue 2

Publisher : FOREX Publication

Published : 10 June 2023

e-ISSN : 2347-470X

Page(s) : 371-377

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37391/IJEER.110218

Abstract

One of the most important strategies for running and controlling an electric power system is the load frequency controller. LFC can be used to solve a variety of issues, such as when a generating unit is rapidly turned off by protection equipment or when a heavy load is quickly connected or disconnected. When disturbances disrupt the natural power balance, the frequency deviates from what it should be. LFC is in charge of balancing the load and restoring the natural frequency to its proper level. In this case, load frequency control optimization techniques are used in the Multiple Connect Area System to provide reliable and quality operation on frequency and tie line power flow. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how optimising LFC in a two-area interconnected energy system with hydro, thermal plants, and a particle swarm optimization (PSO) method may improve power system stability and save revenue on power generation. A standard (PID) controller is used to control the system. The PSO optimization approach is utilised to determine the optimal gain values of the controllers kp, ki, and kd.

Keywords: ACE, Load Frequency Control, Two Area System, PSO.




Namburi Nireekshana*, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India; Email: nireekshan222@gmail.com

R. Ramachandran, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India; Email: ramachandran.auee@gmail.com

G. V. Narayana, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JNTUA, AP, India; Email: gv1.venkata@gmail.com

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Namburi Nireekshana, R. Ramachandran and G. V. Narayana (2023), A Novel Swarm Approach for Regulating Load Frequency in Two-Area Energy Systems. IJEER 11(2), 371-377. DOI: 10.37391/IJEER.110218.