DocumentCode
1459878
Title
Distribution System Reliability Evaluation Using Enhanced Samples in a Monte Carlo Approach
Author
Heydt, Gerald T. ; Graf, Torrey J.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr., Comput., & Energy Eng., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Volume
25
Issue
4
fYear
2010
Firstpage
2006
Lastpage
2008
Abstract
This letter revisits the calculation of distribution system reliability indices using Monte Carlo simulation. The concept of enhanced samples is introduced in order to reduce calculation time. A bootstrap and compensation method is also presented. These methods are found to enhance accuracy and reduce calculation speed for distribution system reliability calculations.
Keywords
Monte Carlo methods; compensation; power distribution reliability; Monte Carlo simulation; bootstrap method; compensation method; distribution system reliability indices; enhanced samples; Accuracy; Frequency; Mathematics; Monte Carlo methods; Power distribution; Power engineering and energy; Power system reliability; Reliability engineering; Sampling methods; Systems engineering and theory; Bootstrap; Monte Carlo; SAIDI; SAIFI; distribution engineering; distribution system; reliability;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8950
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPWRS.2010.2045929
Filename
5440979
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