Title :
A computational decision support system for electrical distribution systems planning
Author :
Kagan, N. ; Adams, R.N.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., London Univ., UK
Abstract :
A computational system is presented to assist decision makers in the task of planning electrical distribution power systems. Three basic models are devised: a single-objective optimization model, with technical and economic considerations; a multiobjective model, which allows the consideration of such aspects as reliability and environmental impact; and a fuzzy mathematical programming model, considering fuzzy objectives and constraints. Some other solution methods are briefly presented and compared. The computational system implemented is detailed and illustrated through a case study.<>
Keywords :
decision support systems; distribution networks; optimisation; power system analysis computing; power system planning; case study; computational decision support system; computational system; decision makers; economic considerations; electrical distribution power systems; environmental impact; fuzzy mathematical programming model; fuzzy objectives; multiobjective model; reliability; single-objective optimization model; Constraint optimization; Decision support systems; Distributed computing; Environmental economics; Mathematical model; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Power system modeling; Power system planning; Power system reliability;
Conference_Titel :
CompEuro '92 . 'Computer Systems and Software Engineering',Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
The Hague, Netherlands
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2760-3
DOI :
10.1109/CMPEUR.1992.218521