Research Article

Improved Harmony Search Algorithm to Compute the Underfrequency Load Shedding Parameters

Table 5

Summary of frequency response indicators and the total amount of LS of conventional and optimal UFLS approaches.

ParametersUFLS approach
ConventionalPSO algorithmIHS algorithm

fmin (Hz)59.08058.97059.010
tmin (s)7.30310.5208.705
fss (Hz)59.57059.53059.508
Activated stages1, 2 at all UF-relays1, 2 at all UF-relays1 at all UF-relays, 2 at Relay 1
(MW)340.200303.064287.716