Title :
Distribution underground cable evaluation
Author :
Rudasill, C.L., Jr. ; Ward, D.J.
Author_Institution :
Richmond, VA, USA
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;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3522-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1996.545939
