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High power loss reduction in enugu electrical distribution systems using heuristic technique for capacitor placement

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1Introduction
  • 1.2Background of Study
  • 1.3Problem Statement
  • 1.4Objective of Study
  • 1.5Limitation of Study
  • 1.6Scope of Study
  • 1.7Significance of Study
  • 1.8Structure of the Research
  • 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

  • 2.1Overview of Power Loss in Electrical Distribution Systems
  • 2.2Importance of Power Loss Reduction
  • 2.3Traditional Methods for Power Loss Reduction
  • 2.4Heuristic Techniques for Power Loss Reduction
  • 2.5Capacitor Placement in Electrical Distribution Systems
  • 2.6Benefits of Capacitor Placement
  • 2.7Case Studies on Power Loss Reduction Techniques
  • 2.8Comparative Analysis of Power Loss Reduction Methods
  • 2.9Challenges in Implementing Heuristic Techniques
  • 2.10Future Trends in Power Loss Reduction

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 3.1Research Methodology Overview
  • 3.2Selection of Study Area
  • 3.3Data Collection Methods
  • 3.4Analysis Tools and Techniques
  • 3.5Heuristic Algorithm Implementation
  • 3.6Simulation Setup
  • 3.7Performance Metrics Evaluation
  • 3.8Validation of Results

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

  • 4.1Analysis of Findings
  • 4.2Comparison of Heuristic Technique with Traditional Methods
  • 4.3Impact of Capacitor Placement on Power Loss Reduction
  • 4.4Optimal Capacitor Placement Strategies
  • 4.5Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementation
  • 4.6Sensitivity Analysis of Heuristic Parameters
  • 4.7Real-World Application of Heuristic Technique
  • 4.8Discussion on Future Research Directions

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  • 5.1Conclusion and Summary of Research Findings
  • 5.2Recap of Objectives and Contributions
  • 5.3Implications of the Study
  • 5.4Recommendations for Practitioners
  • 5.5Suggestions for Future Research Areas

Thesis Abstract

This project involves research on loss reduction in a distribution system. The Enugu distribution system is the case study. The type of losses, the causes of losses and methods of loss reduction in distribution system were presented. A method based on a heuristic technique for reactive loss reduction in distribution system is chosen for this work because it provides realistic sizes and locations for shunt capacitors on primary feeder at a low computational burden. The Gauss-siedel method was used for load analysis while simulation work was done using MATLAB software. The variation of the load during the year is considered. The capital and installation cost of the capacitors are also taken into account. The economical power factor is also determined so as to achieve maximum savings. This method is applied to a 34 bus, 11KV, 6MVA distribution system with original power factor of 0.85. The results from the analysis shorw that the losses are reduced from 59.2692 to 49.4KW using capacitor maximum rating of 1200 (750+450) KVAR at an optimum power factor of 0.96. This translates to a saving of N39,500.00 per year after amortizing the capital and installation costs of applying the compensating capacitors.

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