Experiences on implementation of GIS based tools for analysis, planning and design of distribution systems

Author

Rao, M. V Krishna ; Varma, B.S. ; RadhaKrishna, C.

Author_Institution

Global Energy Consulting Eng. Private Ltd., Hyderabad

fYear

2008

fDate

20-24 July 2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

8

Abstract

Geo-spatial information system (GIS) is a powerful tool to Visualize distribution network as it exists on ground. GIS based electrical distribution network analysis & design tools enables the planning engineer to visualize the areas of low voltages and high losses; reconfigure network for reduction of losses in planning mode, design of distribution network to extend supply to new customers and siting of new substations to meet load growth etc. This paper describes the experiences in the development of GIS, in absence of network paper map and asset database and usage GIS based tools for analysis, and design of distribution network for the benefit of the utility as well as its customers.

Keywords

geographic information systems; power distribution planning; power engineering computing; GIS based tools; distribution systems analysis; distribution systems design; distribution systems planning; electrical distribution network analysis; geo-spatial information system; Databases; Design engineering; Geographic Information Systems; Information systems; Low voltage; Meeting planning; Power engineering and energy; Power system planning; Substations; Visualization; Electrical Distribution System Analysis; Geographic Information System; Power sector Reforms; Technical Loss Reduction;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Conversion and Delivery of Electrical Energy in the 21st Century, 2008 IEEE

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

1932-5517

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1905-0

Electronic_ISBN

1932-5517

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PES.2008.4596690

Filename

4596690