Application of Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithm in Minimize Losses in Power System. Using the B-Coefficient Method

This paper presents a new approach to the use of loss minimization by proposing the incorporation of the B-coefficient method. In this way the choice of control settings can be determined whilst minimizing losses. It is believed that this technique will be of particular advantage to industrial. The causes, types and effects of losses are first described. Then follow an extract from a real life load flow study to illustrate present usage. A modified technique of loss minimization is then proposed using modified B-losses coefficients. With a view to arriving at a load flow suited to an industrial application. The application of optimization techniques to power system planning and operation problems has been an area of active research in the recent past. In this paper we used, the tabu search algorithm (TS) and the genetic algorithm (GA) to minimize the losses in power system. An IEEE 14-bus power system has been used to test the proposed method.