RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

A Akhikpemelo, (1) , N. Eyibo, (1) , A. Adeyi, (1)

1 Adeyi

Modern society is highly dependent on the efficient operation of electric power systems and has developed in such a way that even a small interruption in electric power supply has a significant effect. The knowledge of the reliability of distribution networks and systems is an important consideration in the system planning and operations for development and improvements of power distribution systems. To achieve the target of minimum interruptions as possible to customers, utilities must strive to improve the reliability but at the same time reduce cost. It is a known fact that most of customer interruptions are caused by the failure in distribution system. This paper presents the analysis of different case studies of distribution systems using Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) software.

Mots clés: Reliability; distribution system; ETAP ®; reliability indices; radial system

Domaines: Energie électrique; Mécanique [physics.med-ph]

A Akhikpemelo,, N. Eyibo,, A. Adeyi,. RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. Continental J. Engineering Sciences, 2016, 11 (2), pp.53 - 63. ⟨10.5707/cjengsci.2016.11.2.53.63⟩. ⟨hal-01425937⟩