Reliability based planning methodology for feeder automation

T. B. Mavuso, A. Wessels, J. H.C. Pretorius

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Abstract

One of the most used measures for improving service reliability is distribution automation (DA). The DA technology has been widely used by different utilities for quite some time. Its applicability on the Eskom distribution network is an option but it is still in the research and development stage. This paper proposes a method for a network planning engineer to motivate the use of feeder automation (FA). This methodology will serve as a guideline to a network planner interested in using FA as an alternative or additional solution to improve the reliability of a feeder. The defined method is based on literature and existing research on FA. Furthermore the methodology is analyzed using the Eskom case study. A comparison is made by identifying a pattern of steps or methods followed in planning for Magaliesburg-Hekpoort feasibility project and comparing this method with the proposed methodology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781467381321
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jan 2016
EventIEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 15 Nov 201518 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameAsia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC
Volume2016-January
ISSN (Print)2157-4839
ISSN (Electronic)2157-4847

Conference

ConferenceIEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period15/11/1518/11/15

Keywords

  • Power system reliability
  • distribution automation
  • feeder automation
  • power distribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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