Feeder Analysis Module
Overview
The Feeder Analysis Module contains analyses to help improve the design and operation of feeders in a distribution system. This includes optimization tools such as Capacitor Optimization Analysis and Phase Balancing Analysis.
Capacitor Optimization
Capacitor banks can help to reduce losses and improve voltages on a system. The Capacitor Optimization Analysis helps you find the optimal location for placing capacitor banks in order to reduce losses. It allows you to specify the size and constrain the maximum number of banks you want to allow, and it then determines where these banks should be located.
There are a number of different parameters you can set to control the optimization. You can choose to use only fixed capacitor banks or to allow switched banks. You can optimize for a specific loading condition or for the full range of yearly conditions. You can restrict capacitor placement to a single feeder, station or voltage, or can allow placement anywhere in the entire system. The analysis results show the incremental effect of each additional bank so you can easily identify which banks produce the greatest improvement.
Phase Balancing
The Phase Balancing Analysis is used on three phase systems that contain single-phase spurs or loads. It recommends changes to the system to reduce feeder imbalance. Unbalanced feeders have increased losses, reduced capacity and can lead to poor power quality.
The algorithm finds the best changes to spur or distribution transformer phasing that reduces losses. The result is a feeder that is optimally balanced along the entire length of the feeder, not just at the substation. The benefits of this analysis can be realized without any capital investment.
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