| Title |
Optimal Placement of Mobile Emergency Generators Considering Power Loss Reduction and Voltage Stability Improvement in Airbase |
| Authors |
최영재(Yung-Jae Choi) ; 김철환(Chul-Hwan Kim) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5370/KIEE.2025.74.9.1500 |
| Keywords |
Airbase microgrid; Mobile Emergency Generator; Optimal Placement; Genetic Algorithm; Power Loss Minimization; Voltage Stability |
| Abstract |
In modern military operations, securing a stable and high-quality power supply is critical, particularly in air force airbases where autonomous power operation is essential under wartime conditions. The Republic of Korea Air Force has introduced a microgrid system incorporating intelligent switches, and mobile emergency generators (MEGs). These trailer-mounted MEGs are deployed flexibly according to operational demand. However, there remains a lack of research on systematically determining their optimal placement from a power system perspective. This study proposes an optimization methodology for the placement of MEGs in airbase microgrids, aiming to minimize power loss and improve voltage stability. Genetic algorithm(GA) is employed to determine the optimal generator positions. The simulation is conducted on a virtual airbase model reflecting realistic load profiles and distribution feeder configurations. The proposed method is expected to serve as a strategic decision-making tool for emergency generator deployment during wartime and can be extended to future microgrid planning for military bases. |