In order to achieve the optimal design based on some specific criteria by applying conventional techniques, sequence of design, selected locations of PSSs are critical involved factors. This paper presents a method to simultaneously tune PSSs in multimachine power system using hierarchical genetic algorithm (HGA) and parallel micro genetic algorithm (parallel micro-GA) based on multiobjective function comprising the damping ratio, damping factor and number of PSSs. First, the problem of selecting proper PSS parameters is converted to a simple multiobjective optimization problem. Then, the problem is solved by a parallel micro GA based on HGA. The stabilizers are tuned to simultaneously shift the lightly damped and undamped oscillation modes to a specific stable zone in the s-plane and to self identify the appropriate choice of PSS locations by using eigenvalue-based multiobjective function. Many scenarios with different operating conditions have been included in the process of simultaneous tuning so as to guarantee the robustness and their performance. A 68-bus and 16-generator power system has been employed to validate the effectiveness of the proposed tuning method.
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