Scientific paper
Integration of D-FACTS Devices in Power Flow Studies of Distribution Networks Using MANA
Tahir Khadidja · Raphaël Caire · Sellé Touré CIRED 2026 Brussels Workshop · Paper n°1359 · 9–10 June 2026 Keywords: MANA, D-FACTS, OPF, Distribution Network, Balanced and Unbalanced Network
Distribution system operators (DSOs) face growing challenges for voltage regulation in LV networks, notably due to the high R/X ratio. D-FACTS devices (D-SVS, D-SSSC, D-UPFC) provide effective means to modulate power flows and voltage profiles. This paper proposes explicit modelling of these components within the MANA formulation, integrated with the Newton-Raphson method for three-phase four-wire network studies.
- D-SVS, D-SSSC and D-UPFC modelling using the MANA formulation
- Model validation by comparison with PowerFactory (DigSILENT)
- OPF study: 12–13% Joule loss reduction on a 14-node network
Poster — CIRED 2026 Brussels Workshop
Ikattan at CIRED 2026 (Brussels) — 9–10 June
Khadidja Tahir presents this poster at the CIRED Workshop at EGG Brussels. It summarises the MANA method, simulation results and OPF study conclusions.
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