power systems loss

Loss reduction does not only mean putting up necessary equipments or upgrading existing configurations in order to achieve such goal. Careful planning and strategic actions must always be taken into consideration in order to be more effective in doing the job. We all know that reducing losses means money savings but it also goes in hand that reducing losses will also mean spending money for capital cost in installing necessary equipments. In order to be more accurate, specific targets should be set before doing any actions. Determining the extent of losses should first be achieved before going to the next step in loss reduction. Where to focus the utility’s energy is very vital in doing this program since with this they can be efficient enough not to waste the company’s time and money. A popular Art of War principle is very applicable to this kind task and that is “To divide and conquer”. Because facing the problem head on will only bring more problems to the table, a good strategy in...

Distribution System Loss Reduction Manual (According to Distribution System Loss Reduction Manual) By: Tenesse Valley Public Power Association R&D Before we integrate all the necessary analysis in relation to power system’s loss; especially focusing on the different components involved, let us first be oriented with the widely accepted procedure in loss management according TVPPA Research & Development Loss Reduction Step: 1 Read and Study the DSLR Manual The first step is to read and study the Distribution System Loss Reduction Manual. Persons who will be working on the distributor’s loss control program need to be familiar with the entire spectrum of matters involving distribution loss control. This manual outlines the important aspects of a loss control program and can be used to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for the distributor’s loss control team. Some formal classroom training using this manual as a textbook is recommended.