Artificial neural network integrated with bio-inspired approach for optimal VAr management and voltage profile enhancement in grid system.

This article presents the design of an improved smart grid model with an improved optimal VAr strategy using a bio-inspired approach. The integration of an artificial neural network technique with bio-inspired algorithms is the novelty of this research work. The objective of the work is attained by integrating the artificial neural network with three different evolving techniques like the Big Bang-Big Crunch algorithm, the gravitational search algorithm, and bacterial foraging algorithm. The three different layers of artificial neural network reconcile with the power grid for enhancing the voltage profile generated by bio-inspired techniques. The effectiveness and reliability of the algorithms are examined on the standard IEEE 30 bus system. The sample test bus system comprises six Generators, four Transformer tap changers, and 2 Static Shunt VAr Compensator. Artificial intelligence technology is applied for enhancing the voltage profile by managing reactive power across the power system network. The results produced by artificial intelligence technique are more competent and outstanding than any other conservative optimization techniques. It is found that the real power loss across the network has been reduced from 5.744 MW to 4.234 MW, while the bus voltage deviation has been minimized from 1.475 p.u. to 0.0918 p.u. and the voltage profile has been improved from 0.968 to 1.0985 p.u. after integration of the artificial neural network. The optimal values of objective functions are attained by evaluating the training and testing performance of artificial neural network criteria such as coefficient of determination, mean absolute error, root mean square error, and mean absolute percentage error. The obtained results show the remarkable improvement in voltage profile after integrating artificial intelligence technology with a power grid system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]