Metodologia para alocação discreta e assimétrica de capacitores em sistemas elétricos de distribuição visando redução de desequilíbrio

Abstract

Seeking for correcting issues related to power quality, shunt capacitor banks are used in primary feeders of distribution systems. The search for the best allocation is a complex problem of combinatorial mathematical nature, including conflicting technical criteria and constraints of the system. This problem has nontrivial solution, making important the development of methodologies to assist in this task. In this work, it is proposed a methodology for allocation of shunt capacitor banks in electric system nodes, with the possibility of unbalanced allocation, considering its discrete nature, with the purpose of minimizing voltage imbalances and allocating costs, based on genetic algorithm application. Restrictions such as limits of current feeders, voltage limits for compliance with the appropriate standard voltage ranges and the availability of capacitor banks were considered.