The amount of integrated solar power generation capacity within the UK distribution networks is expected to continue to increase within the next few years. However, the grid has a fixed power transfer capacity, and to avoid the extra cost of power system upgrade or curtailment of renewable power, it would be necessary to store the surplus power from such nondispatchable renewable resources usin...

This paper discusses various approaches to risk analysis of infrastructure systems. The discussion is applied to electric power delivery systems, i.e. transmission and distribution of electric power, with an emphasis on the electric power grid in Sweden. In reviewing a number of the methods of risk analysis, it is concluded that methods from the systems safety and reliability discipline can to ...

This paper discusses various approaches to risk analysis of infrastructure systems. The discussion is applied to electric power delivery systems, i.e. transmission and distribution of electric power, with an emphasis on the electric power grid in Sweden. In reviewing a number of the methods of risk analysis, it is concluded that methods from the systems safety and reliability discipline can to ...

Electric power distribution system is an important part of electrical power systems in delivery of electricity to consumers. Automation in the distribution field allows utilities to implement flexible control of distribution systems, which can be used to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality of electric service. Presently, worldwide research and development efforts are focused in the are...

The impact of the design parameters of electric power distribution systems on the propagation of harmonic distortion is investigated. This conceptual study is based on simulations on a generalized distribution system model, and leads to an increased insight in the mechanisms of the generation and propagation of voltage distortion. Moreover, analytical expressions are presented that predict the ...