Resilience-Oriented Multi-Objective Optimal Placement of TCSC Based on Comprehensive Line Vulnerability Assessment

Abstract

Modern power systems are increasingly exposed to uncertainties and face rising demands for operational resilience. To address this challenge, this paper investigates the optimal placement of thyristor-controlled series compensation (TCSC) devices within flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS). A comprehensive vulnerability evaluation index is developed by integrating network structure, load impact, and branch disconnection factors, enabling a holistic identification of vulnerable transmission links. Subsequently, a multi-objective TCSC optimization model is formulated to simultaneously minimize the system-wide comprehensive vulnerability index and the total investment cost. To solve this model, an improved multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm is devised, incorporating chaotic initialization and adaptive inertia weight adjustment to enhance both global exploration and local exploitation capabilities. The proposed method is validated using the IEEE 39-bus and IEEE 118-bus test systems. The results demonstrate that the optimized placement significantly reduces system vulnerability, maintains a favorable economic balance and improves the system security margin. Furthermore, uncertainty tests involving load variations, line parameter perturbations, and wind power fluctuations, as well as malicious attacks, confirm the robustness of the proposed placement strategy. This work provides a practical and effective framework for resilience-oriented TCSC planning, contributing to mitigating cascading failure risks and enhancing power system security.