Analyze schemes for electric distribution system protection and management.
Analysis should include schemes such as
- right-of-way management
- systems operations and scheduled maintenance
- sectionalization
- rolling blackouts.
Analysis may include case studies or examples such as
- Storm Uri in Texas (deregulation; renewables; capacity)
- involuntary load shedding in South Africa.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are rolling blackouts used?
- How might an electric distribution system be damaged if rolling blackouts were not used?
- What role does sectionalization play in protecting the distribution system?
- What are the components of systems operation?