A multi-objective framework for enhancing the reliability and minimizing the cost of PMU deployment in power systems

Abstract. Wide-Area Monitoring, Protection, an‎d Control (WAMPAC) is a key factor in the implementation of smart transmission grids. WAMPAC has a crucial role in detection and prevention of widespread events with an ultimate goal of improving the electricity service reliability. Several mathematical techniques were proposed for the Optimal Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) Placement (OPP) problem which represents the rst step toward the development of WAMPAC. These techniques consider either the solution to the network observability or realization of specic PMU applications. This paper proposes a multi-objective framework for OPP which emphasizes the reliability of power systems. The objective functions minimize the investment cost and maximize the system reliability. Since the objectives are in con ict, the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II approach is adopted as an intelligent state sampling tool to nd non-dominated solutions (Pareto front). The nal placement scheme among Pareto points is chosen by a fuzzy decision making approach.