Software Development for Optimum Allocation of Power System Elements Based on Genetic Algorithm

Abstract: In this paper, a software is developed in order to evaluate optimum allocation of any power system elements such as power plant, substation and capacitors. This software is based on genetic algorithm and use heuristic rules in order to get more applicable. This software is currently using to find substation allocation in optimum point regarding to their place and size. The mathematical model of problem which uses minimum investment costs and power loss, obtains the goal. A genetic algorithm which is an effective tool in non-linear and discrete functions optimization is used. Finally, the proposed method is applied on a typical network and the results are obtained