Automatic Generation Control: A Review

Abstract

The automatic generation control (AGC) issue has been increased from time to time with
valuable research contributions, such as AGC regulator designs incorporating
variations/uncertainties parameters, load characteristics, excitation regulation, and parallel
AC/DC transmission links. The microprocessor-based regulator, self-tuning regulator, and
adaptive regulator designs have been presented. The most recent advancement in this area is
the application of artificial intelligence techniques such as neural networks, fuzzy logic,
genetic algorithms etc. to tackle the difficulties associated with the design of regulators with
non-linear models and/or insufficient knowledge about the system.
Keywords: AGC, electric power system, current operational problem, federal energy
the regulatory commission, LFC, deadband, bacterial foraging technique