scholarly journals Influence of Clandestine Connections on Energy Loss Evaluation in Electrical Distribution Networks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clainer B. Donadel ◽  
Gilberto C. D. Sousa ◽  
Flávio M. Varejão
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Energy Loss ◽  
Loss Factor ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Operation Costs ◽  
Electrical Distribution ◽  
Electrical Distribution Networks

In the literature, there are several methodologies to estimate technical losses in electrical distribution networks. The range of techniques is broad, ranging from basic techniques (based on loss factor, for example) to sophisticated ones (based on artificial intelligence). These methodologies are important, because the costs of technical losses represent a huge part of the total operation costs of distribution network operators (DNOs). However, the presence of clandestine connections, common in developing countries, was not considered in the methodologies encountered in the literature. Clandestine connections occur when a consumer has made his/her connection without DNO permission. In these cases, the amount of energy consumed by a clandestine "consumer" is a nontechnical loss (and, therefore, should be correctly computed as nonbilled energy). Therefore, a new methodology is proposed to consider the presence of clandestine connections in energy loss estimation in distribution systems.

scholarly journals Estimation Method of the State of 6-10 kV Distribution Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Saidjon Sh. Tavarov ◽  
Aleksandr I. Sidorov ◽  
Rustam G. Valeev ◽  
Ekatirina V. Zykina
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Network ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
The State ◽  
Electrical Networks ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Electrical Distribution ◽  
Electrical Distribution Networks ◽  
Electrical Distribution Network ◽  
First Time

The article analyzes the state of the elements of 6-10 kV distribution electrical networks in Dushanbe, showing the excess of reliability and efficiency indicators of the considered electrical networks from the permissible 10% values. For the first time, the factors influencing the reliability indicators of 6-10 kV electrical distribution network elements in Dushanbe were identified and a mathematical model of networks for determining the state of 6-10 kV electrical distribution network elements in Dushanbe was proposed. On the basis of them, an algorithm for monitoring the state of the elements of 6-10 kV electrical distribution networks in Dushanbe is proposed, which makes it possible to evaluate the efficiency of 6-10 kV distribution electrical networks in terms of undersupply of electricity - ΔW.

scholarly journals Optimal placement of valves in a water distribution network with CLP(FD)

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 731-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
MASSIMILIANO CATTAFI ◽  
MARCO GAVANELLI ◽  
MADDALENA NONATO ◽  
STEFANO ALVISI ◽  
MARCO FRANCHINI
Keyword(s):  
Logic Programming ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Water Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Constraint Logic Programming ◽  
Optimal Placement ◽  
Isolation System

AbstractThis paper presents a new application of logic programming to a real-life problem in hydraulic engineering. The work is developed as a collaboration of computer scientists and hydraulic engineers, and applies Constraint Logic Programming to solve a hard combinatorial problem. This application deals with one aspect of the design of a water distribution network, i.e., the valve isolation system design. We take the formulation of the problem by Giustolisi and Savić (2008 Optimal design of isolation valve system for water distribution networks. InProceedings of the 10th Annual Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference WDSA2008, J. Van Zyl, A. Ilemobade, and H. Jacobs, Eds.) and show how, thanks to constraint propagation, we can get better solutions than the best solution known in the literature for the Apulian distribution network. We believe that the area of the so-calledhydroinformaticscan benefit from the techniques developed in Constraint Logic Programming and possibly from other areas of logic programming, such as Answer Set Programming.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Design and Economic Operation of Distribution Networks and Its Investigation in the 0.4 KV Distribution Network of Ghazni City

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (27) ◽  
pp. 101-115
Author(s):  
Massoud Danishmal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Network Reliability ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Electricity Demand ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Economic Operation ◽  
Selection Of

The design of power distribution systems should be such that it can technically respond to the increase in electricity demand properly and economically, optimally designed and high network reliability. In order to respond to the increase in electricity demand, load forecasting must be done so that in addition to providing the electricity needed by customers, expansion of power generation centers, expansion of substations, expansion of transformer stations and selection of their appropriate location can be done optimally. In this article, we first examine the definitions and factors that are technically and economically effective in the economic design of energy distribution systems. And in the next stage, we will see whether these above-mentioned effective factors are considered in the 0.4 kV distribution network of Ghazni city or not.

scholarly journals Optimal Segmentation of Electrical Distribution Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 1375-1382
Author(s):  
Carlos Bonetti ◽  
Jezabel Bianchotti ◽  
Jorge Vega ◽  
Gabriel Puccini
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Electrical Distribution ◽  
Electrical Distribution Networks ◽  
Optimal Segmentation

scholarly journals Investigating the effect of DG infeed on the effective cover of distance protection scheme in mixed-MV distribution network

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
Saad Muftah Saad ◽  
Naser El Naily ◽  
Faisal A. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Distance Protection ◽  
Protection Measure ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Modern Distribution

The environmental and economic features of renewable energy sources have made it possible to be integrated as Distributed Generation (DG) units in distribution networks and to be widely utilized in modern distribution systems. The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, altering operational conditions, and the complex topology of active distribution networks makes the level of fault currents significantly variable. Thus, the use of distance protection scheme instead of conventional overcurrent schemes offers an appropriate alternative for protection of modern distribution networks. In this study, the effect of integrating multiple DG units on the effective cover of distance protection schemes and the coordination between various relays in the network was studied and investigated in radiology and meshed operational topologies. Also, in cases of islanded and grid-connected modes. An adaptive distance scheme has been proposed for adequate planning of protection schemes to protect complex networks with multiple distribution sources. The simplified simulated network implemented in NEPLAN represents a benchmark IEC microgrid. The comprehensive results show an effective protection measure for secured microgrid operation.Article History: Received October 18th 2017; Received in revised form May 17th 2018; Accepted July 8th 2018; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Saad, S.M., Naily, N.E. and Mohamed, F.A. (2018). Investigating the Effect of DG Infeed on the Effective Cover of Distance Protection Scheme in Mixed-MV Distribution Network. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 7(3), 223-231.https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.3.223-231

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