Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm

In modern power systems, fluctuations in load present ongoing challenges, making Load frequency control (LFC) an essential part of maintaining system stability and efficiency. This paper explores a method that combines traditional PID control with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to i...

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Main Authors: Dao Huy Tuan, Van Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, Dat Nguyen Chi, Van Huy Pham
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/6/2898
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description In modern power systems, fluctuations in load present ongoing challenges, making Load frequency control (LFC) an essential part of maintaining system stability and efficiency. This paper explores a method that combines traditional PID control with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to improve frequency regulation in interconnected hydropower systems. By using PSO, the method fine-tunes the PID controller parameters, enhancing frequency regulation, accelerating stabilization, and ensuring steady power flow across interconnecting lines. The simulation results show that this optimized method outperforms the conventional techniques, offering improved dynamic responses and a more robust performance, even in challenging and variable conditions. This makes it a promising solution for modern power systems, particularly in managing load fluctuations and maintaining frequency stability in interconnected hydropower systems.
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spelling doaj-art-3e077428616a43ce9e0bf7e4a300ee662025-08-20T02:11:12ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-03-01156289810.3390/app15062898Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO AlgorithmDao Huy Tuan0Van Nguyen Ngoc Thanh1Dat Nguyen Chi2Van Huy Pham3Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamFaculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamFaculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamFaculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamIn modern power systems, fluctuations in load present ongoing challenges, making Load frequency control (LFC) an essential part of maintaining system stability and efficiency. This paper explores a method that combines traditional PID control with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to improve frequency regulation in interconnected hydropower systems. By using PSO, the method fine-tunes the PID controller parameters, enhancing frequency regulation, accelerating stabilization, and ensuring steady power flow across interconnecting lines. The simulation results show that this optimized method outperforms the conventional techniques, offering improved dynamic responses and a more robust performance, even in challenging and variable conditions. This makes it a promising solution for modern power systems, particularly in managing load fluctuations and maintaining frequency stability in interconnected hydropower systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/6/2898load frequency controlparticle swarm optimizationPID controllerhydropower system stabilityinterconnected power systems
spellingShingle Dao Huy Tuan
Van Nguyen Ngoc Thanh
Dat Nguyen Chi
Van Huy Pham
Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
Applied Sciences
load frequency control
particle swarm optimization
PID controller
hydropower system stability
interconnected power systems
title Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
title_full Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
title_fullStr Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
title_short Improving Frequency Control of Multi-Area Interconnected Hydro-Thermal Power System Using PSO Algorithm
title_sort improving frequency control of multi area interconnected hydro thermal power system using pso algorithm
topic load frequency control
particle swarm optimization
PID controller
hydropower system stability
interconnected power systems
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/6/2898
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