Optimal Fuzzy Inference System incorporated with stability index tracing: An application for effective load shedding.

Highlights: [•] Stability index tracing technique has been proposed for precise load shedding. [•] Two fuzzy systems using intuitive and optimization approach were proposed. [•] The proposed technique provide consistent voltage stability enhancement. [•] The proposed technique is reliable and robust for voltage collapse prevention. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]