Asset management and maintenance programming for power distribution systems: A review

Abstract

Security and continuous proper functioning of the power system is a vital issue for supplying demands. Providing an acceptable level of reliability and necessity of that in all parts of the power system, from generation to distribution, has always been, and remains a major concern for network managers. Asset management and performing regular and routine maintenance activities has a considerable impact on ensuring system reliability, reducing expensive crashes, and preventing shutdowns. Up to now, much research has been done on the proper planning of maintenance in different parts of the network with a focus on cost savings, improved system performance and reliability, and reduced shutdowns. The purpose of this article is to review the findings of the study and to provide a more comprehensive view of the maintenance planning issue.