The paper presents a reliability network equivalent approach to distribution system reliability assessment. In this technique, a general feeder is defined and a simple set of equations is utilised. The basic general feeder equations and the reliability network equivalent provide a practical technique for evaluating the reliability of complex radial distribution systems. The procedure is illustrated by application to a relatively simple but practical system example
Published in:
Generation, Transmission and Distribution, IEE Proceedings-
(Volume:145
,
Issue:
2
)
Date of Publication: Mar 1998