Power Distribution System Losses
Duration: 4 hours
Abstract
This half-day course introduces basic concepts, assessment, and mitigation of power distribution system losses. Through numerical examples, the paticipants learn how to calculate transformer and line losses, and to optimally place capacitors to reduce losses.
Course Outline
Overview IntroductionBasic concepts Definitions Calculation Causes and mitigation Fundamentals Load factorLoss factor Coincidence/diversity factor Power factor Peak responsibility factor Transformer Losses A basic transformerTransformer model No-load losses Load losses Reactive losses Line Losses
1/3 rule
Generic line losses Primary line losses
Lateral line losses Distribution factor Capacitor Applications Fundamentals
Capacitor placement Switched/fixed capacitors Capacitor control Capacitor switching |