| Abstract: | The capacitive reactive power reversal in the urban distribution grid is increasingly prominent at the period of light load in the last years. In severe cases, it will endanger the security and stability of power grid. This paper presents an optimal reactive power compensation method of distribution network to prevent reactive power reverse. Firstly, an integrated reactive power planning(RPP) model with power factor constraints is established. Capacitors and reactors are considered to be installed in the distribution system at the same time. The objective function is the cost minimization of compensation and real power loss with transformers and lines during the planning period. Nodal power factor limits and reactor capacity constraints are new constraints. Then, power factor sensitivity with respect to reactive power is derived. An improved genetic algorithm by power factor sensitivity is used to solve the model. The optimal locations and sizes of reactors and capacitors can avoid reactive power reversal and power factor exceeding the limit. Finally, the effectiveness of the model and algorithm is proven by a typical high-voltage distribution network. |
