• Divesh Kumar
• Dr. Satish Kansal

This paper proposes the particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique to find the optimal placement of multiple capacitors in the radial distribution networks for enhancement in voltage profile of the distribution networks. The capacitors have been widely used in power system to reduce the power losses, improve the voltage sag, and increase the distribution feeder capacity. Capacitors provide reactive power required to low power factor loads, thereby decreasing the line current that reduces the active power loss of the line. The optimal size and location of capacitors are determined using the exact loss formula to minimize the distribution loss. The proposed technique is tested on standard 33-bus, 69-bus test systems

Capacitor, optimal size, optimal location, power loss, PSO

"Voltage Profile Enhancement of Distribution Networks using PSO approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.589-594, January-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901777.pdf

"Voltage Profile Enhancement of Distribution Networks using PSO approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp589-594, January-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901777.pdf