Computerized distribution load forecast for the city of Bangkok

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRS.1987.4335103· OSTI ID:6661911

Palayanon, V; Sinsawad, A; Juramongkorn, B; Willis, H L; Powell, R W; Tram, H N

The primary purpose of load growth forecasting for distribution system planning is to provide an estimate of the future power needs of an electric utility. This estimate will be used as a guide on deciding when, where and how the new capacity must be built and how arrangements must be made for additional demand. Therefore, an accurate, good quality load forecast is essential to effective planning. In the wake of rapid growth and urban development in Bangkok, Thailand, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has implemented a new computerized technique to improve the quality of its distribution load forecast. This paper describes the technique and MEA's experience of its implementation and evaluation, which can benefit distribution planners of other urban cities.

• Research Organization: Metropolitan Electricity Authority, 1192 Rama IV Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok
• OSTI ID: 6661911
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States) Vol. PWRS-2:1; ISSN ITPSE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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