Title :
Experiences on implementation of GIS based tools for analysis, planning and design of distribution systems
Author :
Rao, M. V Krishna ; Varma, B.S. ; RadhaKrishna, C.
Author_Institution :
Global Energy Consulting Eng. Private Ltd., Hyderabad
Abstract :
Geo-spatial information system (GIS) is a powerful tool to Visualize distribution network as it exists on ground. GIS based electrical distribution network analysis & design tools enables the planning engineer to visualize the areas of low voltages and high losses; reconfigure network for reduction of losses in planning mode, design of distribution network to extend supply to new customers and siting of new substations to meet load growth etc. This paper describes the experiences in the development of GIS, in absence of network paper map and asset database and usage GIS based tools for analysis, and design of distribution network for the benefit of the utility as well as its customers.
Keywords :
geographic information systems; power distribution planning; power engineering computing; GIS based tools; distribution systems analysis; distribution systems design; distribution systems planning; electrical distribution network analysis; geo-spatial information system; Databases; Design engineering; Geographic Information Systems; Information systems; Low voltage; Meeting planning; Power engineering and energy; Power system planning; Substations; Visualization; Electrical Distribution System Analysis; Geographic Information System; Power sector Reforms; Technical Loss Reduction;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Conversion and Delivery of Electrical Energy in the 21st Century, 2008 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1905-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1932-5517
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2008.4596690
