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Power Distribution Planning Reference Book, Second Edition


Author(s): Willis, Lee H.
ISBN10:  0824748751
ISBN13:  9780824748753
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  3/1/2004
Publisher(s): CRC

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Table of Contents
Series Introduction iii
Preface iv
1 Power Delivery Systems
1(46)
1.1 Introduction
1(1)
1.2 T&D System's Mission
2(1)
1.3 Reliability of Power Delivery
3(3)
1.4 The "Natural Laws of T&D"
6(2)
1.5 Levels of the T&D System
8(8)
1.6 Utility Distribution Equipment
16(5)
1.7 T&D Costs
21(8)
1.8 Types of Distribution System Design
29(6)
1.9 The Systems Approach and Two-Q Planning
35(6)
1.10 Summary of Key Points
41(4)
References and Bibliography
45(2)
2 Consumer Demand and Electric Load
47(38)
2.1 The Two Qs: Quantity and Quality of Power
47(2)
2.2 Quantity of Power Demand: Electric Load
49(10)
2.3 Electric Consumer Demand for Quality of Power
59(16)
2.4 The Market Comb and Consumer Values
75(3)
2.5 Two-Q Analysis: Quantity and Quality Versus Cost
78(4)
2.6 Conclusion and Summary
82(2)
References
84(1)
3 Electric Load, Coincidence, and Behavior
85(18)
3.1 Introduction
85(1)
3.2 Peak Load, Diversity, and Load Curve Behavior
85(9)
3.3 Measuring and Modeling Load Curves
94(8)
3.4 Summary
102(1)
References
102(1)
4 Power System Reliability
103(32)
4.1 Introduction
103(4)
4.2 Outages Cause Interruptions
107(4)
4.3 Reliability Indices
111(6)
4.4 Comparison of Reliability Indices Among Utilities
117(3)
4.5 Benchmarking Reliability
120(11)
4.6 Conclusion and Summary
131(2)
References and Further Reading
133(2)
5 Economics and Evaluation of Cost
135(32)
5.1 Introduction
135(1)
5.2 Costs
136(5)
5.3 Time Value of Money
141(17)
5.4 Variability of Costs
158(5)
5.5 Conclusion
163(2)
References
165(2)
6 Evaluation, Prioritization, and Approval
167(64)
6.1 Decisions and Commitments
167(1)
6.2 Evaluation, Comparison, Prioritization, and Approval
167(11)
6.3 Traditional Regulated Utility Least-Cost Planning
178(7)
6.4 The Benefit/Cost Ratio Paradigm
185(10)
6.5 Incremental Benefit/Cost Evaluation
195(24)
6.6 Profit-Based Planning Paradigms
219(2)
6.7 Summary, Comments, and Conclusion
221(9)
References and Bibliography
230(1)
7 Equipment Ratings, Loadings, Lifetime, and Failure
231(36)
7.1 Introduction
231(1)
7.2 Capacity Ratings and Lifetime
232(14)
7.3 Aging, Deterioration, and Damage
246(13)
7.4 Measures to Improve Equipment Reliability and Life
259(4)
7.5 Conclusion and Summary
263(3)
For Further Reading
266(1)
8 Equipment Failures and System Performance
267(16)
8.1 Introduction
267(1)
8.2 Equipment Failure Rate Increases with Age
267(7)
8.3 A Look at Failure and Age in a Utility System
274(8)
8.4 Conclusion and Summary
282(1)
References
282(1)
9 Load Reach and Volt-VAR Engineering
283(48)
9.1 Introduction
283(2)
9.2 Voltage Behavior on a Distribution System
285(6)
9.3 Load Reach and Distribution Capability
291(7)
9.4 Load Reach, the Systems Approach, and Current and Voltage Performance Optimization
298(3)
9.5 Managing Voltage Drop on Distribution Systems
301(9)
9.6 Volt-VAR Control and Correction
310(18)
9.7 Summary of Key Points
328(2)
References
330(1)
10 Distributed Resources 331(58)
10.1 Managing Two-Q Demand on the Consumer Side
331(1)
10.2 Energy and Demand Management Methods
332(24)
10.3 Conservation Voltage Reduction
356(7)
10.4 Distributed Generation
363(10)
10.5 Electric Energy Storage Systems
373(5)
10.6 Distributed Resource Cost Evaluation
378(9)
10.7 Summary
387(1)
Bibliography
387(2)
11 Basic Line Segment and Transformer Sizing Economics 389(30)
11.1 Introduction
389(1)
11.2 Distribution Lines
389(10)
11.3 Transformers
399(8)
11.4 Basic Equipment Selection Economics
407(11)
11.5 Conclusion
418(1)
References and Bibliography
418(1)
12 Choosing the Right Set of Line and Equipment Sizes 419(30)
12.1 Introduction
419(4)
12.2 Using Economic Loading and Voltage Drop Well
423(5)
12.3 Economy and Performance of a Conductor Set
428(8)
12.4 Conductor Set Design: Fundamental Aspects
436(7)
12.5 Recommended Method for Conductor Set Design
443(3)
12.6 Standard Transformer Sets
446(2)
12.7 Conclusion
448(1)
References and Bibliography
448(1)
13 Distribution Feeder Layout 449(28)
13.1 Introduction
449(1)
13.2 The Feeder System
449(16)
13.3 Radial and Loop Feeder Layout
465(5)
13.4 Dual-Voltage Feeders
470(6)
13.5 Summary of Key Points
476(1)
References
476(1)
14 Feeder Layout, Switching, and Reliability 477(76)
14.1 Introduction
477(9)
14.2 Designing Reliability into the Primary Feeder (MV) Level
486(8)
14.3 Feeder System Strength
494(3)
14.4 Contingency-Based Versus Reliability-Based Planning
497(8)
14.5 Contingency Support and Switching Design
505(18)
14.6 Protection and Sectionalization of the Feeder System
523(27)
14.7 Summary of Key Points
550(1)
References and Bibliography
550(3)
15 Multi-Feeder Layout 553(26)
15.1 Introduction
553(1)
15.2 How Many Feeders in a Substation Service Area?
554(4)
15.3 Planning the Feeder System
558(6)
15.4 Planning for Load Growth
564(6)
15.5 Formulae for Estimating Feeder System Cost
570(4)
15.6 Conclusion and Summary
574(3)
References
577(2)
16 Distribution Substations 579(36)
16.1 Introduction
579(2)
16.2 High-Side Substation Equipment and Layout
581(10)
16.3 Transformer Portion of a Substation
591(7)
16.4 Low-Side Portion of a Substation
598(4)
16.5 The Substation Site
602(2)
16.6 Substation Costs, Capacity, and Reliability
604(2)
16.7 Substation Standardization
606(4)
16.8 Substation Planning and the Concept of "Transformer Units"
610(3)
16.9 Conclusion and Summary
613(1)
References and Bibliography
613(2)
17 Distribution System Layout 615(46)
17.1 Introduction
615(1)
17.2 The T&D System in Its Entirety
615(10)
17.3 Design Interrelationships
625(26)
17.4 Example of a System Dominated by Voltage Drop, Not Capacity
651(8)
17.5 Conclusion and Summary
659(1)
References and Bibliography
659(2)
18 Substation Siting and System Expansion Planning 661(44)
18.1 Introduction
661(1)
18.2 Substation Location, Capacity, and Service Area
661(5)
18.3 Substation Siting and Sizing Economics
666(16)
18.4 Substation-Level Planning: The Art
682(3)
18.5 Guidelines to Achieve Low Cost in Substation Siting and Sizing
685(4)
18.6 Substation-Level Planning: The Science
689(9)
18.7 Planning with Modular Substations
698(5)
18.8 Summary: The Most Important Point About Substation-Level Planning
703(1)
References and Bibliography
703(2)
19 Service Level Layout and Planning 705(30)
19.1 Introduction
705(1)
19.2 The Service Level
705(1)
19.3 Types of Service Level Layout
706(5)
19.4 Load Dynamics, Coincidence, and Their Interaction with the Service Level
711(5)
19.5 Service-Level Planning and Layout
716(9)
19.6 High Reliability Service-Level Systems
725(8)
19.7 Conclusion
733(1)
References
733(2)
20 Planning Goals and Criteria 735(22)
20.1 Introduction
735(2)
20.2 Voltage and Customer Service Criteria and Guidelines
737(12)
20.3 Other Distribution Design and Operating Guidelines
749(2)
20.4 Load Ratings and Loading Guidelines
751(1)
20.5 Equipment and Design Criteria
752(4)
20.6 Summary of Key Points
756(1)
References and Bibliography
756(1)
21 Reliability-Related Criteria and Their Use 757(28)
21.1 Introduction
757(4)
21.2 Reliability Metrics, Targets, and Criteria
761(11)
21.3 Practical Issues of Reliability-Based Criteria
772(3)
21.4 Approaches and Criteria for Targeted Reliability Planning
775(8)
21.5 Summary of Key Points
783(1)
References and Bibliography
783(2)
22 Distribution Circuit Electrical Analysis 785(34)
22.1 Introduction
785(2)
22.2 Models, Algorithms, and Computer Programs
787(3)
22.3 Circuit Models
790(8)
22.4 Models of Electric Load
798(5)
22.5 Types of Electrical Behavior System Models
803(7)
22.6 Coincidence and Load Flow Interaction
810(7)
22.7 Conclusion and Summary
817(1)
References and Bibliography
818(1)
23 Distribution System Reliability Analysis Methods 819(50)
23.1 Introduction
819(4)
23.2 Contingency-Based Planning Methods
823(21)
23.3 Engineering Reliability Directly
844(4)
23.4 Analytical Distribution System Reliability Assessment
848(3)
23.5 Important Aspects of Reliability Assessment
851(6)
23.6 Reliability Simulation Studies and Financial Risk Assessment
857(6)
23.7 Conclusion and Key Points
863(2)
References and Bibliography
865(4)
24 Automated Planning Tools and Methods 869(40)
24.1 Introduction
869(1)
24.2 Fast Ways to Find Good Alternatives
870(11)
24.3 Automated Feeder Planning Methods
881(11)
24.4 Substation-Level and Strategic Planning Tools
892(8)
24.5 Application of Planning Tools
900(4)
24.6 Conclusion and Summary
904(3)
References and Bibliography
907(2)
25 T&D Load Forecasting Methods 909(58)
25.1 Spatial Load Forecasting
909(2)
25.2 Load Growth Behavior
911(5)
25.3 Important Elements of a Spatial Forecast
916(7)
25.4 Trending Methods
923(16)
25.5 Simulation Methods for Spatial Load Forecasting
939(15)
25.6 Hybrid Trending-Simulation Methods
954(7)
25.7 Conclusion and Summary of Key Points
961(2)
References and Bibliography
963(4)
26 Planning and the T&D Planning Process 967(50)
26.1 Introduction
967(1)
26.2 Goals, Priorities, and Direction
968(10)
26.3 Tactical Planning: Finding the Best Alternative
978(9)
26.4 Short- Versus Long-Range Planning
987(5)
26.5 Uncertainty and Multi-Scenario Planning
992(3)
26.6 The Power Delivery Planning Process
995(13)
26.7 Summary and Key Points
1008(7)
References and Bibliography
1015(2)
27 Practical Aspects of T&D Load Forecasting 1017(38)
27.1 The First Step in T&D Planning
1017(1)
27.2 Weather Normalization and Design Criteria
1018(12)
27.3 Selection of a Forecast Method
1030(9)
27.4 Application of Spatial Forecast Methods
1039(13)
27.5 Conclusion and Summary
1052(2)
Bibliography and References
1054(1)
28 Balancing Reliability and Spending 1055(72)
28.1 Introduction
1055(3)
28.2 The Fundamental Concepts
1058(5)
28.3 Optimizing Reliability Cost Effectiveness
1063(15)
28.4 CERI - A Practical Method to "Bootstrap" Reliability Improvement
1078(24)
28.5 Required Tools and Resources for Reliability Planning
1102(4)
28.6 "Equitableness" Issues in Reliability Optimization
1106(7)
28.7 Approaches to Setting and Planning Reliability Targets
1113(4)
28.8 Asset Management
1117(5)
28.9 Conclusion and Summary
1122(2)
References and Bibliography
1124(3)
29 Objectivity, Bias, and Accuracy in Planning 1127(62)
29.1 Introduction and Purpose of this Chapter
1127(2)
29.2 Objective Evaluation, Proponent Study, or Simply Poor Work?
1129(3)
29.3 Ways that Bias Makes Its Way into a T&D Planning Study
1132(3)
29.4 The "Rules" Used to Bias Planning Studies in an Unseen Manner
1135(5)
29.5 Areas Where Bias or Mistakes Are Often Introduced into a Study
1140(8)
29.6 Examples of Bogus, Proponent, and Masked Studies
1148(11)
29.7 Guidelines for Detecting, Finding, and Evaluating Bias
1159(25)
29.8 Summary and Conclusion: Forewarned is Forearmed
1184(4)
References
1188(1)
30 Key Points, Guidelines, Recommendations 1189(18)
30.1 Introduction
1189(1)
30.2 On Distribution Systems
1189(4)
30.3 On Utilities and Utility Practices
1193(6)
30.4 On Planning Well
1199(7)
References
1206(1)
Index 1207

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