Optimizing size and location of UPFC for enhanced system dynamic stability using hybrid approach

This paper proposed a novel hybrid optimization technique, combining the Enhanced Multi-Strategic Sparrow Search Algorithm (EMSA) and White Shark Optimizer (WSO), to determine the optimal location and size of a Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) for enhancing power system dynamic stability. The proposed method offers improved search capabilities, reduced randomness, and lower computational complexity compared to existing approaches. Generator faults can significantly impact system dynamic stability constraints, including voltage and power loss. EMSA algorithm is employed to identify optimal location for UPFC placement by selecting bus with minimum power loss. Subsequently, WSO algorithm is used to optimize UPFC's capacity, ensuring that affected system parameters and dynamic stability constraints are restored within safe limits. Optimized UPFC is then installed at identified location, and system's power flow is analyzed. Proposed method is implemented in MATLAB/Simulink environment and tested on both IEEE 30 and IEEE 14 standard benchmark systems. Proposed method's performance is evaluated by comparison with existing methods.