REDUCTION OF LOSSES IN RADIAL DISTRIBUTION LINES USING FUZZY LOGIC

Distribution system provides the final link between the high voltage transmission
system and the customers. Radial distribution system with a single circuit main feeder
is popular because of simple design and generally low cost. The power loss in a
distribution system is significantly high because of lower voltage hence high current
and losses (I2R). Reduction of reactive power is beneficial to improve overall
efficiency and reduce cost. This project is to analyze losses in radial distribution
system and compensate the losses with an intelligent method using fuzzy logic. Fuzzy
logic is used together with numerical approach to determine the suitable candidate
node for capacitor placement at distribution load busbar to compensate losses in the
line. This report will articulate the work that has been done by the author in the
project for the purpose of fulfillment of the Final Year Project.