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Research into load forecasting and distribution planning. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5382540
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A survey of the utility industry was conducted in an endeavor to discover existing power distribution planning models that could be integrated into a Global Distribution Planning Model. A secondary survey to identify the extent and availability of Feeder Analysis Programs is also described. The limited success of the first survey results in a redefinition of the planning program. A unified approach to distribution planning is described which is embodied in a Unified Distribution Planning Model (UDPM). The UDPM consists of two basic models, a Fixed Time Optimum Model for the development of different system configurations at any time instant and a Dynamic Optimum Model to link these different configurations over the planning period to produce an optimum long-term system expansion. To enable the application of optimization methods the Fixed Time Optimum Model is further divided into four submodels: substation sizing model; transfer model; feeder model; and substation location model. The UDPM is applied to the western region of the Salt River Project to demonstrate its practicality and usefulness in a utility environment.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Advanced Systems Technology Div.; Salt River Project, Phoenix, AZ (USA)
OSTI ID:
5382540
Report Number(s):
EPRI-EL-1198(Vol.3)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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