Applying AI systems in the T&D arena

Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and applications that are being used to help solve transmission and distribution problems are highlighted. The authors focus on expert tasks in the power transmission and distribution areas that are suitable for applying AI methodologies. The following relevant AI methodologies are described: expert systems (ES), knowledge-based systems (KBS), and intelligent decision support systems (IDSS). Applications to fault location and diagnosis, distribution system planning, and underground residential distribution system design are discussed.<
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