A Review of Reactive Power Optimization in Distribution Network

Li-Yun YING, Min LIU

Abstract


The reactive power (VAR) optimization in distribution network is one of important measures for loss reduction, voltage profile improvement and power factor correction. This paper classifies the VAR optimization into VAR configuration optimization and VAR operation optimization based on different implementation phases. Meantime, the VAR optimal operation is sorted by static VAR optimization and dynamic VAR optimization. Afterward the article summarizes the research situation of VAR optimization. Eventually the paper presents the future work of VAR optimization according to the research status.

Keywords


distribution network reactive power (VAR) optimization, VAR configuration optimization, VAR operation optimization, static VAR optimization, dynamic VAR optimization


DOI
10.12783/dtetr/iceeac2017/10709

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