Interactive transmission network planning using a least effort criterion

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TPAS.1982.317043· OSTI ID:5957072

Monticelli, A; Cunha, S H; Parker, B J; Periera, M V.F.; Praca, J C.A.; Santos, A Jr

This paper describes an interactive software tool for long term transmission system expansion planning. All network synthesis is based on the DC power-flow model. The ranking of new additions is based on a ''least-effort'' criterion that takes into account the pattern of flow distribution in the network. An automatic network synthesis algorithm can be used for static studies. The reinforcement criterion is based on the cost/benefit analysis of ''least-effort paths'' in the network. Disconnected buses are conveniently handled by the superposition of a dummy network with very low transmission capacity over the actual network. Sensitivity analysis is extensively used. The program has been implemented in the transmission department of ELETROBRAS (the holding company of the Brazilian electric sector). Three case studies are presented and discussed.

• Research Organization: Departmento de En genharia Eletrica Unicamp
• OSTI ID: 5957072
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst.; (United States) Vol. PAS-101:10; ISSN IEPSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

200302* -- Power Transmission & Distribution-- DC Systems-- (1989-)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
ALGORITHMS
COMPUTERS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DC SYSTEMS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EXPANSION
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
NETWORK ANALYSIS
PLANNING
POWER SYSTEMS
POWER TRANSMISSION
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS