Graphical environment to study reliability of electric power distribution systems

Abstract

In this paper we present an application for reliability studies of electric power distribution systems. These studies are easily carried out using a graphical interface that allows interaction with the user. The program is capable of evaluating a reliability index and allows the modification of features related to the distribution network or related to the way in which service restoration is done when there is a fault in the system. Thus, it is possible to study several reliability improvement measures as shown in an example in this paper.