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Catch Fish Optimization Algorithm for Network Reconfiguration with Distributed Generator and Shunt Capacitor Installation
Marineni Varshini Sai1
M. Bhaskar Naik2
1 2 Department of EEE, Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Technology and Sciences (Autonomous), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Published Online: May-June 2026
Pages: 111-119
Cite this article
↗ https://www.doi.org/10.59256/ijsreat.20260603016References
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International Journal of Ambient Energy, vol. 42, no. 9, pp. 1018–1031, 2021.
and distributed generation allocation in distribution network. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 78, 801–815.
[2]. Rahiminejad, A., Hosseinian, S. H., Vahidi, B., & Shahrooyan, S. (2016). Simultaneous Distributed Generation Placement, Capacitor
Placement, and Reconfiguration using a Modified Teaching-Learning-based Optimization Algorithm. Electric Power Components and
Systems, 44(14), 1631–1644.
[3]. M. Abdelaziz, “Distribution network reconfiguration using a genetic algorithm with varying population size,” Electric Power Systems
Research, vol. 142, pp. 9–11, Jan. 2017.
[4]. R. Pegado, Z. Ñaupari, Y. Molina, and C. Castillo, “Radial distribution network reconfiguration for power losses reduction based on
improved selective BPSO,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 169. Elsevier Ltd, pp. 206–213, Apr. 01, 2019.
[5]. T. Tran The, D. Vo Ngoc, and N. Tran Anh, “Distribution Network Reconfiguration for Power Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile
Improvement Using Chaotic Stochastic Fractal Search Algorithm,” Complexity, vol. 2020, 2020.[6]. T. T. Nguyen, Q. T. Nguyen, and T. T. Nguyen, “Optimal radial topology of electric unbalanced and balanced distribution system using
improved coyote optimization algorithm for power loss reduction,” Neural Comput Appl, vol. 33, no. 18, pp. 12209–12236, Sep. 2021.
[7]. M. Cikan and B. Kekezoglu, “Comparison of metaheuristic optimization techniques including Equilibrium optimizer algorithm in power
distribution network reconfiguration,” Alexandria Engineering Journal, vol. 61, no. 2, pp. 991–1031, Feb. 2022.
[8]. J. Radosavljevic, N. Arsic, M. Milovanovic, and A. Ktena, “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Renewable Distributed Generation Using
Hybrid Metaheuristic Algorithm,” Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 499–510, May 2020.
[9]. G. Deb, K. Chakraborty, and S. Deb, “Modified Spider Monkey Optimization-Based Optimal Placement of Distributed Generators in
Radial Distribution System for Voltage Security Improvement,” Electric Power Components and Systems, vol. 48, no. 9–10, pp. 1006–
1020, Oct. 2020.
[10]. K. H. Truong, P. Nallagownden, I. Elamvazuthi, and D. N. Vo, “A Quasi-Oppositional-Chaotic Symbiotic Organisms Search algorithm for
optimal allocation of DG in radial distribution networks,” Applied Soft Computing Journal, vol. 88, Mar. 2020.
[11]. Z. Tan, M. Zeng, and L. Sun, “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generators Based on Swarm Moth Flame Optimization,”
Front Energy Res, vol. 9, Apr. 2021.
[12]. Das, S., & Malakar, T. (2021). Optimal capacitor placement and sizing in a distribution system using a competitive swarm opti mizer
algorithm. International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms, 20(1–2), 89–125.
[13]. Jayabarathi, T., Raghunathan, T., Sanjay, R., Jha, A., Mirjalili, S., & Cherukuri, S. H. C. (2022). Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Based
Optimal Capacitor Placement in Radial Distribution Systems. Electric Power Components and Systems, 50(8), 413–425.
[14]. El-Ela, A. A. A., Mouwafi, M. T., & Elbaset, A. A. (2023). Optimal Capacitor Placement for Power Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile
Improvement. Modern Optimization Techniques for Smart Grids, 107–139.
[15]. Tolabi, H. B., Ara, A. L., & Hosseini, R. (2020). A new thief and police algorithm and its application in simultaneous reconfiguration with
optimal allocation of capacitor and distributed generation units. Energy, 203, 117911.
[16]. Biswal, S. R., Shankar, G., Elavarasan, R. M., & Mihet-Popa, L. (2021). Optimal Allocation/Sizing of DGs/Capacitors in Reconfigured
Radial Distribution System Using Quasi-Reflected Slime Mould Algorithm. IEEE Access, 9, 125658–125677.
[17]. Shaheen, A., Elsayed, A., Ginidi, A., El-Sehiemy, R., & Elattar, E. (2022). Reconfiguration of electrical distribution network-based DG
and capacitors allocations using artificial ecosystem optimizer: Practical case study. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61(8), 6105–6118.
[18]. Gallego, L. A., Lopez-Lezama, J. M., & Carmona, O. G. (2022). A Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Model for Simultaneous Optimal
Reconfiguration and Optimal Placement of Capacitor Banks in Distribution Networks. IEEE Access, 10, 52655–52673.
[19]. P. P. Biswas, R. Mallipeddi, P. N. Suganthan, and G. A. J. Amaratunga, “A multiobjective approach for optimal placement and sizing of
distributed generators and capacitors in distribution network,” Appl. Soft Comput. J., vol. 60, pp. 268–280, 2017.
[20]. R. D. Zimmerman, C. E. Murillo-Sánchez, and R. J. Thomas, “MATPOWER: Steady-state operations, planning, and analysis tools for
power systems research and education,” IEEE Trans. Power Syst., vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 12–19, Feb. 2011.
[21]. H. Teimourzadeh and B. Mohammadi-Ivatloo, “A three-dimensional group search optimization approach for simultaneous planning of
distributed generation units and distribution network reconfiguration,” Appl Soft Comput, vol. 88, Mar. 2020.
[22]. S. Sambaiah and T. Jayabarathi, “Optimal reconfiguration and renewable distributed generation allocation in electric distribution systems,”
International Journal of Ambient Energy, vol. 42, no. 9, pp. 1018–1031, 2021.
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