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To Develop Mathematical Models For Power Losses Along Transmission Lines And To Minimize The Losses Using Classical Optimization Techniques
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Losses
in an electric power system should be around 3 percent to 6
percent,(Ramesh et al., 2009). In developed countries, it is not greater
than 10 percent. However, in developing countries it is still over 20
percent, (Ramesh et al., 2009). Therefore stakeholders in the power
sector are currently interested in reducing the losses on electric power
lines to a desired and economic level. The purpose of this research
work, therefore, is to develop mathematical models for power losses
along transmission lines and to minimize the losses using classical
optimization techniques.
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
Power losses
result in lower power availability to the consumers, leading to
inadequate power to operate their appliances. High efficiency of power
system is determined by its low power losses. The goal of this research
work therefore is to use classical optimization techniques to minimize
the transmission power losses on transmission lines. The objectives of
the research work are to:
(i.) Develop mathematical models for electric power flow and power losses along electric power transmission lines;
(ii.) Solve the mathematical models for electric power flow along transmission lines analytically;
(iii.) Develop empirical models of power losses as functions of distance;
(iv.) Minimize power losses using the classical optimization technique.
1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
mathematical representation of power flow along transmission lines
provides a better understanding of the flow of electric power on
transmission lines and the evolution of voltage and current along the
lines. The mathematical representation of power losses along
transmission lines gives an insight into the major problems on electric
power transmission.
The minimization of losses on electric power
transmission lines using classical optimization technique provides a
solution, in a compact form, to the major problem encontered in power
transmission.
1.4 ORGANIZATION OF THE THESIS
This dissertation
report is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is an
introduction of the work done. The second chapter is the literature and
background review of the work. Chapter three handles methodology, design
and implementation of the work done while chapter four is the data
presentation and analysis of the work. Chapter five is the conclusion
and recommendation of the work for future research and study in this
area.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Availability of electric power has been the most powerful vehicle for facilitating economic, industrial and social developments of any nation. Electric power is transmitted by means of transmission lines which deliver bulk power from generating stations to load centres and consumers. For electric power to get to the final consumers in proper form and quality, losses along the lines must be reduced to the barest minimum. A lot of research has been carried out on analysis and computation of losses ... Continue reading---
