DocumentCode
2292000
Title
Distribution underground cable evaluation
Author
Rudasill, C.L., Jr. ; Ward, D.J.
Author_Institution
Richmond, VA, USA
fYear
1996
fDate
15-20 Sep 1996
Firstpage
225
Lastpage
230
Abstract
The evaluation of the total life cycle costs of underground cable alternatives is an important analysis performed by distribution engineers. While it is a straightforward application of engineering economics, it must avoid significant distortions and deal effectively with uncertainty. The unique procedure described uses a simple, yet rigorous, approach for addressing future replacement costs and avoiding length of study period distortion when different lives are being considered. In addition, a concise and informative way of dealing with the major uncertainty-that of projected cable life-is included
Keywords
distribution networks; cable evaluation; engineering economics; projected cable life; replacement costs; total life cycle costs; underground distribution cable; Costs; Dielectric losses; Equations; Finance; Investments; Performance analysis; Performance evaluation; Power cables; Power generation economics; Uncertainty;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3522-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/TDC.1996.545939
Filename
545939
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