| Author | Naing Win Oo |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-98-7 |
| Subject(s) | Electric power distribution--Myanmar
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Loss reduction at distribution system has become a topic of increasing concern because
of rapid load growth, the wide geographical area it covers and highest loss level in the power
system. Since losses is one of the basic parameter indicating the efficiency of the system, loss
reduction is also necessary for efficiency improvement of the system. A conceited effort to
bring losses down is essential in order to increase revenues and reduce the incidences of load
shedding. Every mean of reducing distribution systems losses are merits investigation for
utilities.
The aim of this study is to find the optimal way for reducing high losses of Yangon
Distribution System. Using techniques of reconductoring for overloaded lines and capacitor
placement in systems, losses have been reduced effectively. The result of this study proved
that not only loss reduction but also alternative improvements such as improvement of power
factor and voltage profile were achieved with these loss reduction techniques. Analysis has
been made in three cases. Losses of Yangon Distribution System were evaluated in existing
case to measure the actual technical losses of the system. Reconductoring case and
capacitating cases have been analyzed for loss reduction of the system.
The economic evaluation of Yangon Distribution System has been studied for
economically feasibility of loss reduction techniques. Because of energy cost of Myanmar
Power System does not reflect the true cost of energy in Myanmar, economical analysis were
made with two different cost of energy. Finally, the necessary options and further studies,
which are concerned with this study, have been discussed. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Malik, A. S. ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Surapong Chirarattananon ;Attalage, R. A. ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Swiss/SDC Scholarship ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |