Alocação de regulador de tensão em sistemas de distribuição de energia elétrica usando metaheurísticas

Abstract

The allocation of voltage regulators in electric power systems is a topic of significant interest to electric utilities, as it enables the delivery of electrical energy in compliance with the quality standards established by the Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency. However, due to the numerous factors involved in the process, optimizing the locations and types of voltage regulators is a complex task characterized as a nonlinear problem. The challenge becomes even greater in the presence of distributed generation and the possibility of reverse power flow. To address this problem, this work proposes the use of a metaheuristic algorithm to support the decision-making process, seeking optimal solutions through power flow analysis while considering the operational constraints imposed by regulatory standards.