Analyzing Convergence and Accuracy of Load Flow Methods in the IEEE 39-Bus Power System

Md Al Araf; Saiful Islam Tuhin; Shaneen Ara; Mohammad Tarikul Islam Rimon; M. Mohi Uddin

doi:10.55529/jeet.44.10.20

Analyzing Convergence and Accuracy of Load Flow Methods in the IEEE 39-Bus Power System

https://doi.org/10.55529/jeet.44.10.20

Authors

Md Al Araf Department of EEE, BUBT, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
Saiful Islam Tuhin Department of EEE, BUBT, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
Shaneen Ara Department of CSE, BUBT, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Tarikul Islam Rimon Department of EEE, BUBT, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
M. Mohi Uddin Department of EEE, BUBT, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh.

Keywords:

Load Flow Methods, Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel, Fast Decoupled, IEEE 39 Bus System, Convergence Characteristics.

Abstract

This research paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of load flow methods applied to the IEEE 39 bus system, focusing on Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel, and two variations of the Fast Decoupled method, XB and BX. The study evaluates the convergence behavior and iteration performance of these methods across two widely used software platforms: MATLAB and Power World Simulator. Through extensive simulations, the research investigates the convergence characteristics and computational efficiency of each method, providing insights into their respective advantages and limitations. The findings offer valuable guidance for power system engineers and researchers in selecting suitable load flow methods for analyzing complex power systems.

Published

2024-06-26

How to Cite

Md Al Araf, Saiful Islam Tuhin, Shaneen Ara, Mohammad Tarikul Islam Rimon, & M. Mohi Uddin. (2024). Analyzing Convergence and Accuracy of Load Flow Methods in the IEEE 39-Bus Power System. Journal of Energy Engineering and Thermodynamics, 4(04), 10–20. https://doi.org/10.55529/jeet.44.10.20