Title :
Integrating Customer Load and GIS Data for Improved Distribution Planning & Operations (Updated)
Author :
Brakken, Rick ; Ait-Laoussine, Taj ; Steffe, Stephen J. ; Sikes, David
Author_Institution :
Nexus Energy Software, Wellesley, MA
Abstract :
This paper describes the methodology, tools, and results for integrating customer metering and billing data with GIS and SCADA data to enhance distribution planning and operating processes, optimize capital spending, and reduce device overloading and failure. The paper features case studies of results and benefits achieved by two US utilities.
Keywords :
SCADA systems; geographic information systems; load forecasting; power distribution planning; GIS data; SCADA data; USA utilities; billing data; capital spending optimization; customer load; customer metering; device overloading reduction; distribution operations; distribution planning; Circuits; Costs; Geographic Information Systems; Load modeling; Optimization methods; Power system modeling; Power system planning; Process planning; Substations; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition, 2005/2006 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9194-2
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2006.1668648
