Optimal PID Tuning for Load Frequency Control Using Levy-Flight Firefly Algorithm

Shakarami M. R., Faraji I., Asghari I., Akbari M.

3rd International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS), İstanbul, Turkey, 2 - 04 October 2013 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
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  • Doi Number: 10.1109/epecs.2013.6713008
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nature-inspired algorithms are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization. In this paper, a load frequency control (LFC) in two-area power systems using the levy-flight firefly optimization algorithm (LFOA) is presented. The system simulation is realized by using MatLab/Simulink. The proposed LFOA-based PID controller has been compared with the firefly optimization algorithm (FOA)-based and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm-based PID controllers. Simulations and results indicate that the proposed LFOA is superior to other ones for the LFC in two-area power systems.