Load Flow Solution for Radial Distribution Networks Using Chaotic Opposition Based Whale Optimization Algorithm

A radial network is one that traverses a network without connecting to another source of supply. It is utilised for remote loads, such as in rural areas. For the load flow analysis of radial distribution systems, various forward-backward sweep techniques exist. This study explains a novel approach to load flow analysis for radial distribution systems. Encouraged by whales’ use of bubble-net hunting, WOA imitates humpback. The suggested technique is applied on IEEE 33-bus and IEEE 69-bus balanced radial distribution test networks to validate performance in tackling the described problem. The results show that the suggested approach produces workable and efficient solutions and may be successfully substituted for in real-world power systems for radial network load flow analysis. Additionally, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report on the use of WOA in resolving the optimal DG.