Optimal Placement of Statcom Based on Novel Mutated Voltage Stability Index & Optimal Dispatch of Reactive Power Using PSO

Abstract: Reliable electricity supply play a vital role in modern era. Global electricity is driving the industrial sector to development and automation. To accomplish this, the Electric Power system must be powered by safe and secure margins & limits. It mostly depends on the nature of several environmental factors, working conditions, safe boundaries etc. Placing STATCOM in the power system helps to operate the power system network in a stable and reliable environment. The main function of this paper is to place a STATCOM in the electrical power system in order to obtain reliable, stable electricity and to reduce losses. Proper placement and size of STATCOM were used in the IEEE-30 bus system and the results were found to be effective.

Keywords: Optimal location of STATCOM, Reactive Power Injection, Stability, Particle Swarm OptimizationI