Economics of upgrading swer distribution systems

Nasser Hosseinzadeh*, John Rattray

*Corresponding author for this work

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14 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This paper reports on the various means by which Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) distribution systems may be upgraded, comparing the various limits that are associated with each method and the economic costs of its deployment. An existing overloaded SWER system, Mistake Creek North in Central Queensland - Australia, has been used as a concrete example. Conclusions are drawn about the appropriateness of each method and recommendations are made.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2008
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2008 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: Dec 14 2008Dec 17 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2008

Other

Other2008 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2008
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period12/14/0812/17/08

Keywords

  • Electrical Power Distribution Systems
  • Rural Electrification
  • SWER
  • Single Wire Earth Return

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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