A generic techno-economic model for analyzing electricity distribution networks

Author

Elder, L.A. ; Beardow, M.I.

fYear

2003

fDate

7-9 May 2003

Firstpage

120

Lastpage

124

Abstract

The authors have created a techno-economic model of an idealized electricity distribution network in order to carry out analysis for strategic network planning and regulatory pricing. The model assumes a homogeneous load area supplied by a single zone substation. The model is capable of simulating any size load area, both underground and overhead networks and many combinations of voltage. Individual consumer loads may be allowed to vary over as wide a range as observed in practice. The model is not restricted to distribution practices in any particular country.

Keywords

power distribution economics; power distribution planning; power overhead lines; substations; underground distribution systems; consumer loads; electricity distribution networks analysis; generic techno-economic model; homogeneous load area; overhead networks; power distribution faults; power distribution maintenance; power distribution protection; power distribution reliability; regulatory pricing; single zone substation; strategic network planning; underground networks; Australia; Circuits; Costs; Extremities; Power distribution; Pricing; Protection; Spine; Substations; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Engineering, 2003 Large Engineering Systems Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7863-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/LESCPE.2003.1204690

Filename

1204690