Title :
The impact of a “fuse blow” scheme on overhead distribution system reliability and power quality
Author :
Meally, Craig A O ; Burke, Jim
Author_Institution :
Quanta Technol., Raleigh, NC
Abstract :
This paper addresses the impact of a fuse blow philosophy on long lines commonly found in rural electric utilities as well as shorter lines which are ubiquitous in more urban areas. It also assesses the differences in the impact of these schemes in terms of both power quality (momentaries) and reliability issues. Detailed analysis of the impact on the utility system is presented and discussed.
Keywords :
power distribution reliability; power supply quality; fuse blow philosophy; fuse blow scheme; overhead distribution system reliability; power quality; rural electric utilities; Circuit faults; Fuses; Lightning; Power industry; Power quality; Power system reliability; Short circuit currents; Substations; Urban areas; Voltage; Fuse Blow; MAIFI; distribution reliability;
Conference_Titel :
Rural Electric Power Conference, 2009. REPC '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Fort Collins, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3420-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4301-7
DOI :
10.1109/REPCON.2009.4919415
