کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1000352 | 1481677 | 2012 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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This paper outlines the benefits of undergrounding power lines. We present research that reveals the reliability and operation and maintenance (O&M) impacts of electric underground lines relative to overhead lines. This research uses a comprehensive dataset from 163 US electric utilities. Holding the effects of other important operating variables constant, our research indicates that undergrounding reduces O&M cost and enhances reliability by reducing power outage durations. We also provide a brief discussion of other considerations that are important when weighing the benefits and cost of placing power lines underground.
► We model the effect of underground power lines on O&M cost and reliability.
► We find these reduce O&M cost of power distribution.
► They also improve power reliability as measured by shorter outage durations.
► There is a need to balance these favorable effects with the cost of undergrounding.
Journal: Utilities Policy - Volume 20, Issue 1, March 2012, Pages 31–37