Load flow computation Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm

Load flow calculation is the first step in resolving the problem imposed by the optimal operation of complex power systems. This paper aims to elaborate an original mathematical model focused on using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to provide the systems status in the steady state operation. It is also intended to analyze if the proposed method is feasible to replace the traditional Newton based methods so it can be later used to obtain the optimal power flow and for transmission expansion planning.