runpf runs the power flow --> finding voltage magnitude and angles for given values of P and Q (simplified explanation) runopf runs the optimal power flow --> optimizing the power flowing in the grid to achieve a minimized generation cost (simplified explanation) Check the matpower manual for more detail.
Losses can be calculated using both power flow and optimal power flow. You can obtain losses using get_losses() function. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roshani Thapa Sent: Tuesday, 18 July, 2017 10:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: difference between runpf() and runopf() What is the difference between runpf() and runopf()? i am using GA for an optimisation problem. i want to calculate the 24hours I2R loss(which is my fitness function) of a radial feeder using forecasted hourly load profile. Then Running matlab GA to minimise I2R loss will result a hourly switching schedule of feeder capacitors. which fxn do i need to call for power flow runpf() or runopf() to calculate loss inside fitness function? -- With Regards, Roshani Thapa Electrical Engineer, Chuhawat Niyantran Mahasakha, Nepal Electricity Authority.
