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In this paper, a systematic risk-based transmission line expansion approach is studied. The approach addresses three objectives: load-driven expansion, security-enhancement expansion and risk-based expansion. The first problem identifies transmission expansions necessary to correct inadequacy; the second problem identifies transmission expansion necessary to correct insecurity; the third problem balances...
Heuristic methods have demonstrated the potential to and good feasible solutions, but not necessarily optimal. The success of such methods is related to their ability of avoiding local minima by exploring the basic structure of each particular problem. These methods can provide high quality solutions, within an acceptable CPU time, even for large-scale problems. This paper presents a new methodology...
The application of the telecontrolled switching elements in MV distribution networks is an effective tool for influencing the electricity supply continuity perceived by individual customers considerably. In this way, it is also a tool for reducing the possible costs resulting from breaching the customer's standards of electricity supply continuity. A method generally utilizable when making decisions...
This paper illustrates the challenges associated with risk assessment for reinvestments decisions. A holistic framework for risk assessment in electricity distribution systems will be described first and then used to structure the analysis and decision making in a case study concerning cable reinvestment. These decisions are generally multi criteria decisions, including risks related to e.g.; economy,...
This paper deals with the ageing behavior of different circuit-breaker types. Furthermore, the model simplifies the condition control of pieces of equipment and provides the asset manager with information about the yearly capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX). Capital expenditures include new installation costs in consequence of replacement and grid enlargement and operational expenditures...
This paper introduces a method for designing a standalone photovoltaic system to improve the load point reliability, extend the operation life, and minimize the design cost. This approach examines the impacts of solar panel sizes, tilt angles and battery volumes toward load point reliability, as well as the expected system life, by using real insolation data in a given location and random load burdens...
Sweden was re-regulated in 1996 followed by new laws and regulations. These new circumstances have become incentives to adopt more comprehensive and quantitative analysis methods applied on Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS). This paper provides a systematic presentation of the current risk management at a Distribution System Operator (DSO) as an integrated part of the net planning process. The...
This paper addresses the generation expansion-planning problem describing a model that generation companies can use to get insight to this problem and to more completely study and characterize different investment decisions. In the last 20 years, the generation activity evolved from a situation in which it was part of vertical companies to unbundled market agents that face a much more risky and uncertain...
This paper presents a new methodology for determining the optimal number of spare transformers (pole-mounted type) to be stored in regional centers of distribution companies, in order to balance reliability and cost criteria. The proposed method is based on chronological Monte Carlo simulation to evaluate reliability indices like probability, frequency and duration of failures in distribution systems...
This article is an extension of the work presented earlier, which compared and analyzed the economics of alternative maintenance plans. The proposed model combines genetic algorithms with Monte Carlo simulation to arrive at the most economic investment timing. The approach described earlier was characterized by a very long computing time making it difficult to use. This paper addresses several issues...
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