Title :
Integrating Customer Load and GIS Data for Improved Distribution Planning & Operations
Author :
Brakken, Rick ; Ait-Laoussine, Taj ; Steffel, Steve ; Sikes, David
Abstract :
This paper describes the methodology, tools, and results for integrating customer metering and billing data with GIS and SCADA data to enhance distribution planning and operating processes, optimize capital spending, and reduce device overloading and failure. The paper features case studies of results and benefits achieved by two US utilities
Keywords :
SCADA systems; fault diagnosis; gas insulated substations; metering; power distribution planning; GIS data; SCADA data; capital spending optimization; customer load integration; customer metering; device overload reduction; distribution planning; Circuit optimization; Costs; Geographic Information Systems; Load modeling; Optimization methods; Process planning; Substation protection; Technology management; Uncertainty; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition, 2005/2006 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9194-2
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2006.1668443
