Power distribution network planning in regional areas

James Fletcher

doi:10.26182/5d1ab502bae27

Power distribution network planning in regional areas

James Fletcher

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

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This thesis investigates the optimal planning of power distribution networks in regional areas, with a focus on Australian networks. The investigation presents alternative solutions to supplying electricity to regional customers and compares them against existing practices. Alternative solutions include altering network topology, phase balancing considering cascade failure, providing stand-alone power systems over network services, and incorporating both network and stand-alone power system investments in a coordinated multistage planning methodology. The outcomes suggest that if network utilities modified their existing planning practices in regional areas they could better meet the present and future requirements of their customers and regulators

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Reynolds, Mark, Supervisor Iu, Ho Ching, Supervisor Fernando, Tyrone, Supervisor
Award date	14 Jun 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5d1ab502bae27
Publication status	Unpublished - 2019

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THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - FLETCHER James Ronald Ethan - 2019
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