An Object Oriented Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Optimal Placement of Phasor Measurement Units

The placement of Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and Smart Meters have become key components for smart grids to monitor system behaviours in real-time. The optimal PMU placement is key for a smart grid system for its secure operation. This paper presents an object-oriented programming (OOP) approach combined with GLPK (GNU Linear Programming Kit), to solve for optimal number of PMUs for any grid size. This is done through an external library called Glpk.js, which is a JavaScript port of the GLPK. The code is made available as opensource for simulation and analysis of bus networks using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). The code is easily scalable to any size network for any sensor placement problem. The graphical approach makes it easier for any researcher or grid operator to analyse the system for optimal sensor placement locations.