Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda

Mukundufite Fabien; Maniragaba Ezechiel; Mbarushimana Ally

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Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda

Mukundufite Fabien, Maniragaba Ezechiel, Mbarushimana Ally

Published in Engineering and Applied Sciences (Volume 1, Issue 1)

Received: 19 March 2016 Accepted: 1 April 2016 Published: 26 May 2016

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Abstract

Transmission and distribution lines, either overhead or underground, are characterized by three parameters: resistance, inductance and capacitance. Unavoidable power losses in the power lines are directly proportional to the aforementioned parameters. The current paper studies the installation of distributed generation (DG) sources close to consumers aiming at shortening the trajectory of electrical power, from generation site to consumption area, resulting into important reduction of loss in power lines. Master plans available in the country will help power line designers to allocate DGs or imported electric power where big consumers are concentrated. Simulation results with power world simulator software show the location of DG with minimum power loss in transmission and distribution lines.

Published in	Engineering and Applied Sciences (Volume 1, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11
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Keywords

Line Loss, Distributed Generation, Comprehensive Planning, Grid

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Mukundufite Fabien, Maniragaba Ezechiel, Mbarushimana Ally. (2016). Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda. Engineering and Applied Sciences, 1(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11

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Mukundufite Fabien; Maniragaba Ezechiel; Mbarushimana Ally. Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda. Eng. Appl. Sci. 2016, 1(1), 1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11

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Mukundufite Fabien, Maniragaba Ezechiel, Mbarushimana Ally. Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda. Eng Appl Sci. 2016;1(1):1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11

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Mukundufite Fabien

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda
Maniragaba Ezechiel

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda
Mbarushimana Ally

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda

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Mukundufite Fabien; Maniragaba Ezechiel; Mbarushimana Ally. Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda. Eng. Appl. Sci. 2016, 1(1), 1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11

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Mukundufite Fabien, Maniragaba Ezechiel, Mbarushimana Ally. Reduction of Power Loss in Transmission and Distribution Lines by Respect of Comprehensive Planning in Combination with DG Installations Close to Consumers in Rwanda. Eng Appl Sci. 2016;1(1):1-4. doi: 10.11648/j.eas.20160101.11

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