Distribution network reliability enhancement through reliability based methodology: A case study in Soweto Eskom distribution

T. R. Montso, J. H.C. Pretorius

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Abstract

Looking at the economic and technological growth of South Africa over the last 50 years up to 2016, it is evident that electricity is an essential factor. The need for a reliable power distribution system has grown over this period. A case study of energy demands in Jabulani, Soweto, has been presented to evaluate the optimum failure rate and repair time for each section, so as to achieve the desired reliability goals in terms of the mentioned indices. Applying this reliability method helps in monitoring the distribution network feeders and, consequently, improving their reliability. This paper describes a methodology for reliability performance enhancement of distribution network system by calculating the reliability indices such as (SAIDI-) System Average Interruption Duration index, (SAIFI-) System Average Interruption Frequency Index and (RSLI-) Reticulation System Loss Index, in order to determine the improvements that can be made to the distribution network using the reliability based methodology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538626474
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Feb 2018
Event2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2017 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 19 Nov 201722 Nov 2017

Publication series

Name2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2017
Volume2017-November

Conference

Conference2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period19/11/1722/11/17

Keywords

  • Distribution Network
  • Duration index
  • Medium Voltage
  • Reliability indices
  • Reticulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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