Utility fuel inventory planning: the nature of the problem and methodology for analyzing the problem

Conference · Fri Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5536479

Chao, H P; Chapel, S W; Morris, P A; Sandling, M J; Fancher, R B; Kohn, M A

This paper describes the problem of setting cost-effective utility fuel inventories, and the application of a methodology and computer model for analyzing the problem. The Utility Fuel Inventory Model (UFIM) is an inventory modeling system designed to help electric utilities set long-term fuel inventory strategy. A computerized version of the model is currently being used by over 30 utilities. 12 references, 13 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA
• OSTI ID: 5536479
• Report Number(s): CONF-860303-
• Journal Information: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 13; ISSN ENTED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY ANALYSIS
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FUEL SUPPLIES
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
PUBLIC UTILITIES
SIMULATION