Improved distribution system reliability at Northeast Utilities: A case history

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/61.216876· OSTI ID:6165495

Tine, J G ^[1]; Walder, D A ^[2]

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1. Northeast Utilities, Hartford, CT (United States)
2. Cooper Power Systems, So. Milwaukee, WI (United States). Kyle Distribution Switchgear

Distribution System Reliability Improvements are obtainable through various methods. This paper documents significant improvements in distribution service reliability, through the use of automated reclosers in an interactive network--identified as a Loop Scheme. The case study covers system design, control equipment design, reliability considerations, control types/application and performance results at Northeast Utilities. An understanding of various loop schemes is included in the paper, both for new and existing distribution feeder sectionalizing. Future developments are noted for further distribution system reliability improvements.

• OSTI ID: 6165495
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 8:2; ISSN 0885-8977
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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