University of Botswana Faculty of Engineering and

Technology
EEB 465: Analysis of Power Systems
Laboratory 2

BY : MARANG A.M MAKOLO

STUDENT ID: 201905177
Abstract
The results of a simulation study that was done on a 26-bus power system network to see
how adding reactors and capacitor banks might affect system performance are presented in
this report. Changes in reactive power and voltage levels were assessed both before and
after the integration of these devices using a thorough power flow study. The simulation
showed that installing capacitor banks significantly improved reactive power management
and voltage stability, especially at buses that were experiencing voltage drop. On the other
hand, the inclusion of reactors reduced excessive voltage increases and improved the
system's ability to withstand emergencies. A comparative examination of the simulated
scenarios yields important information about how well these voltage control devices optimise
power system operations and guarantee a consistent supply of electricity in the face of
changing grid conditions and renewable energy sources.

Introduction
Power systems must operate effectively and dependably in order to guarantee a steady
supply of electricity to satisfy the expanding needs of contemporary civilization. As
renewable energy sources are integrated more often, grid technologies evolve, and
customer needs change, power system analysis has become essential for utilities,
operators, and legislators alike. This paper explores the in-depth examination of power
systems, emphasising important facets such voltage stability analysis, fault analysis, power
flow research, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources. We hope to learn more
about the resilience, performance, and efficiency of power systems by looking at these
important elements. This will help to improve grid operations and pave the way for a
sustainable energy future.

Reactive power in electrical systems can be compensated for via capacitor banks. They
have electric current-carrying electrolytic or pressure capacitors, which help move reactive
power to the grid. They lower reactive power when they're connected to the electrical
system, which allows current and voltage to be adjusted to the proper levels. Through the
reduction of energy loss to reactive power, this procedure improves the quality of electricity
in networks. The capacitor bank must be chosen based on the system voltage and the type
and amount of reactive power in order to compensate for reactive power, and it must then be
connected to the network. Over time, maintenance and modifications could be required;
correct selection and application needed for electrical engineering skills. In the end, reactive
power compensation with capacitors in power systems can improve efficiency and
performance.

Capacitor banks can be used in electrical systems to compensate for reactive power. They
have electrolytic or pressure capacitors that transmit electric current and aid in transferring
reactive power to the grid. When they are linked to the electrical system, they reduce
reactive power, enabling the appropriate adjustments of voltage and current. This process
enhances the quality of power in networks by lowering energy loss to reactive power. In
order to compensate for reactive power, the capacitor bank needs to be selected depending
on the system voltage as well as the kind and quantity of reactive power. It must then be
connected to the network. Maintenance and adjustments could be necessary over time;
electrical engineering expertise is needed for proper selection and implementation.

Objectives
● simulate the 26-bus power system network provided
● install a Capacitor bank on it
● install a Reactor
● Evaluate the effects of presence of capacitor bank and reactor on the system
● Compute load flow analysis of power systems using capacitor bank and reactors
implemented using Newton-Raphson Gauss-Seidel and fast-decoupled method.
●

Apparatus
● Power world simulator

Component libraries and analytical tools for modelling and simulating electrical power
systems are offered by Simscape Power SystemsTM. It contains models of electrical power
components, such as electric drives, three-phase machines, and parts for applications
including renewable energy systems and flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS). The
automated processes of harmonic analysis, total harmonic distortion (THD) computation,
load flow, and other critical electrical power system analyses support your investigation of
the effectiveness of your design.
Procedure

Theory
In electrical engineering, power flow analysis is a key method used to examine and assess
the steady-state behaviour of power systems[4]. Numerous techniques have been
developed over time to solve power flow equations; each has benefits and drawbacks of its
own. This evaluation of the literature compares the simplicity of use and dependability of
some of the most popular techniques.

Gauss-Seidel Technique:

One of the most popular and well-established iterative methods for resolving power flow
equations is the Gauss-Seidel approach. It updates each bus's phase angle and voltage
magnitude in turn until convergence is reached. The Gauss-Seidel method is comparatively
easy to implement, but in some systems (such as those with large R/X ratios or poorly
meshed networks), it may converge slowly or even diverge. [1]
Newton-Raphson Method:

For the iterative solution of power flow equations, this method is more reliable. In
comparison to the Gauss-Seidel approach, it converges more quickly since it simultaneously
updates the phase angles and voltage magnitudes of every bus in each iteration via the
Newton-Raphson algorithm. However, the computation of Jacobian matrices, which is
necessary for the Newton-Raphson approach, can be computationally demanding and
present difficulties in highly nonlinear systems [2].

Fast Decoupled technique:

By separating the real and reactive power equations, the fast decoupled technique, a
modified version of the Newton-Raphson method, makes the computation of Jacobian
matrices easier. By assuming that the off-diagonal elements of the Jacobian matrix are
insignificant, this method reduces computational cost while maintaining accuracy, leading to
faster convergence. Although the rapid decoupling approach is computationally efficient,
systems with a high degree of interconnectivity or significant power flow imbalances may
show decreased accuracy [3].

Procedure
The 26-bus network circuit was initially simulated in PowerWorld Simulator, and its output
parameters were documented. Subsequently, a capacitor bank with a nominal voltage of 100
MVar was incorporated, and the resultant change in output parameters was noted. This
process was then repeated by substituting the capacitor bank with a reactor, and the
corresponding output changes were recorded.
Results and analysis

Standard setting
Bus ID Voltage (%) MW Loading Mvar Loading % PF
Bus1 102 1142.354 736.576 0

Bus2 100.01 592.128 347.292 0

Bus3 93.59 134.837 43.796 0

Bus4 95.04 373.528 243.876 0

Bus5 92.49 42.771 25.662 0

Bus6 93.37 285.394 184.658 0

Bus7 94.85 146.91 90.763 0

Bus8 95.1 405.211 272.765 77.94

Bus9 91.19 101.631 49.957 82.62

Bus10 90.72 86.744 33.217 78.8

Bus11 92.48 35.789 17.002 92.85

Bus12 90.88 132.749 39.78 85.75

Bus13 91.17 135.794 103.747 93.43

Bus14 90.77 19.775 9.889 87.18

Bus15 88.73 55.108 24.413 85.75

Bus16 88.91 61.798 60.87 88.02

Bus17 93.66 97.672 60.368 90.02

Bus18 97.93 490.392 295.706 89.44

Bus19 92.55 80.246 75.152 91.43

Bus20 89.8 78.484 46.416 58.12

Bus21 93.32 81.54 53.374 89.9

Bus22 89.02 68.774 32.994 98.06

Bus23 89.65 21.053 19.241 91.6

Bus24 89.04 44.972 42.599 87.16

Bus25 89.72 22.537 11.788 89.44

Bus26 93.25 43.873 23.139 89.84

With Capacitor Connected

Bus ID Voltage MW Loading Mvar Loading pf

Bus1 0.102 1142.835 731.802 0

Bus2 1 592.191 346.591 0

Bus3 93.59 134.814 43.8 0

Bus4 95.05 373.597 243.845 0

Bus5 92.52 42.797 25.677 0

Bus6 93.4 285.589 184.966 0

Bus7 94.86 146.956 90.36 0

Bus8 95.12 405.298 272.519 77.94

Bus9 91.21 101.663 49.939 82.62

Bus10 90.74 86.728 33.151 78.8

Bus11 92.5 35.809 17.011 92.85

Bus12 90.9 132.751 39.693 85.75

Bus13 91.17 135.789 103.71 93.43

Bus14 90.78 19.777 9.89 87.18

Bus15 88.74 55.116 24.417 85.75

Bus16 88.93 61.85 60.895 88.02

Bus17 93.69 97.803 60.536 90.02

Bus18 97.97 490.84 296.695 89.44

Bus19 92.57 80.289 75.249 91.43

Bus20 0.8982 78.529 46.402 58.12

Bus21 0.9357 81.611 53.489 89.9

Bus22 0.8904 68.787 33.038 98.06

Bus23 0.8967 21.061 19.263 91.6

Bus24 0.8906 44.99 42.676 87.16

Bus25 0.8974 22.549 11.797 89.44

Bus26 0.9327 43.886 23.079 89.84

Reactor present
Bus ID Voltage (KV) MW Loading Mvar Loading pf
Bus1 1.02 1083.774 738.219 0
Bus2 0.992 730.478 495.888 0
Bus3 0.926 139.431 42.891 0
Bus4 0.914 367.794 236.027 0
Bus5 0.851 36.227 21.736 0
Bus6 0.859 151.234 114.554 0
Bus7 0.908 249.83 173.207 0
Bus8 0.915 459.299 312.828 77.94
Bus9 0.872 95.696 49.829 82.62
Bus10 0.865 104.478 37.28 78.8
Bus11 0.862 29.535 19.029 92.85
Bus12 0.868 143.707 45.737 85.75
Bus13 0.9 140.989 107.161 93.43
Bus14 0.896 19.269 9.636 87.18
Bus15 0.876 53.699 23.789 85.75
Bus16 0.865 91.298 57.662 88.02
Bus17 0.943 139.179 76.196 90.02
Bus18 0.999 294.831 158.604 89.44
Bus19 0.862 64.966 53.3 91.43
Bus20 0.854 94.79 41.878 58.12
Bus21 0.859 39.556 32.563 89.9
Bus22 0.838 92.09 30.243 98.06
Bus23 0.839 20.784 14.715 91.6
Bus24 0.838 48.529 28.003 87.16
 Bus25 0.837 19.615 10.273 89.44
Bus26 0.887 57.967 34.664 89.84

Discussion
By using the Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel, and fast-decoupled methods to power
systems with reactors and capacitor banks, load flow analysis provides important insights
into how electrical networks behave and function in various scenarios.
Every approach has advantages and disadvantages when it comes to resolving the
nonlinear power flow equations. Although it may need more processing power, the Newton-
Raphson approach, which is renowned for its quick convergence and precision, accurately
depicts the behaviour of the system. On the other hand, because of its sequential updating
strategy, the Gauss-Seidel method may show slower convergence and accuracy even
though it is less computationally intensive.The fast-decoupled approach is a viable substitute
for effective load flow analysis because it balances convergence speed and accuracy by
decoupling the system equations and solving them block-by-block.We were able to see how
reactors and capacitor banks affected the voltage stability, power flow distribution, and
overall network performance of the system during our analysis. In order to improve system
voltage control and lower line losses, the research made clear how crucial it is to take
reactive power compensation devices into account and arrange them in the best possible
locations.
All things considered, this study highlights how important it is to use the right numerical
techniques for load flow analysis depending on the particulars of the power system in
question, opening the door for better system operation and planning tactics.

Conclusion
Based on system size and characteristics, these approaches are appropriate for diverse
applications because they offer varying degrees of accuracy, convergence speed, and
computing complexity. To sum up, the load flow analysis of power systems with reactors and
capacitor banks that was done using the fast-decouple, Gauss-Seidel, and Newton-Raphson
methods has given important insights into how electrical networks behave and function
under various simulated situations. Through our research, we have been able to examine
how reactors and capacitor banks affect the system's power flow distribution, reactive power
compensation, and voltage stabilisation. Regarding convergence speed, computational
economy, and accuracy in solving the intricate power system equations, each numerical
approach had unique benefits and drawbacks. The Gauss-Seidel approach was simpler but
had a slower rate of convergence than the Newton-Raphson method, which showed strong
convergence but needed more computer work. However, the fast-decoupled method offered
a speed and accuracy balance for convergence, which made it a viable method for effective
load flow analysis in power systems that include reactors and capacitor banks. Overall, this
study emphasises how crucial it is to choose the right numerical techniques for load flow
analysis in order to guarantee the dependable and efficient operation of power systems.

References
1. "Power System Analysis" by John J. Grainger and William D. Stevenson Jr.
2. "Power System Analysis and Design" by J. Duncan Glover, Mulukutla S. Sarma, and
Thomas Overbye.
3. "Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction" by Alexandra von Meier.
4. "IEEE Transactions on Power Systems" - A scholarly journal publishing research on
power system analysis, including power flow analysis.
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