Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for voltage stability enhancement using rescheduling and FACTS devices

This paper presents the application of Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm to solve the Voltage Stability Constrained Optimal Power Flow (VSCOPF) problem. Two different control strategies are proposed to improve voltage stability of the system under different operating conditions. The first approach is based on the corrective control in contingency state with minimization of voltage stability index and real power control variable adjustments as objectives. The second approach involves optimal placement and sizing of multi-type FACTS devices, Static VAR Compensator and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor along with generator rescheduling for minimization of voltage stability index and investment cost of FACTS devices. A fuzzy based approach is employed to get the best compromise solution from the trade off curve to aid the decision maker. The effectiveness of the proposed VSCOPF problem is demonstrated on two typical systems, IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 57 bus test systems.