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50133: System-wide Reliability Forecast Model

The primary objectives of this project were to identify best practices in reliability forecasting via research and surveying, and through the survey to identify current-state reliability practices and develop a tool that will help utilities derive their forecasts. The tool developed as part of this initiative was intended to use best practices in reliability forecasting to provide both utilities and regulators with an accurate understanding of system performance.Industry research in the form of

Mar 31, 2016 - Apr 6, 2018

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50134: Mitigation of Negative Impacts of Solar & Wind DG Connections in Distribution Systems

This report presents a detailed overview of the major issues caused by an extensive proliferation of Distributed Generators (DGs), based on an extensive literature search. The various adverse impactsof DG connectivity are described together with example case studies for addressing these challenges in utility distribution systems. Examples include both actual implementations of remedial measures and simulation studies on realistic distribution networks illustrating the mitigation techniques.Smart

Feb 23, 2016 - Mar 14, 2017

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5073: State-of-the-Art Capacitance Meter Comparison

This report critiques the suitability and adequacy of commercially available capacitance meters for use by the line crews to test shunt capacitors on distribution lines. The features, costs and benefits of commercially available instruments are critically reviewed and guidelines for the field-testing of pole mounted shunt capacitors and interpretation of the test results are provided.

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50107: Best Practices For A Risk-Based Approach To Vegetation Management Of Distribution Lines

In order to arrive at best practices for risk-based approach to Integrated Vegetation Management on distribution lines, a review of topics related to distribution vegetation management and a survey of 15 utility distribution vegetation managers were conducted. Specific topics of interest included: ROW vegetation management, integrated vegetation management (IVM), remote sensing, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), risk management related to utility vegetation management, utility vegetation mana

Nov 18, 2011 - Feb 14, 2013

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50164: Distribution Planners Manual Update

The 2015 version of the Distribution Planner’s Manual requires updating to account for the latest demands on the planning of the distribution system. Utility planners wrote the original manual from 1982, containing 14 sections covering various topics such as load forecasting, reliability evaluation, and loss mitigation. CEATI developed the update in 2015 to acknowledge that plenty has changed since its original publication.The manual has been extensively updated, including separating the origina

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5055: Asset Management Practices of Leading Distribution Utilities

The objective of this project was to gather information pertaining to the asset management practices of leading distribution utilities and to enable participating utilities to learn from the experience of leading North American and worldwide utilities on the subject, as well as to identify proven approaches and tools that can be used in the development and implementation of a superior distribution asset management plan. By means of a literature search and critical review, a user survey, and inpu

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5039: Distribution Underground Polymeric Cable Systems R&D Business Plan

Today, electrical utilities need effective management of all their resources, including their underground cable assets. The cable system represents a significant financial investment that needs to be carefully monitored and maintained. CEATI has long recognized the importance of distribution cable systems to utilities, and has set-up and carried out an extensive research program to address the issues. CEATI is now preparing a new program in the life cycle management of polymeric cable systems. T

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5033: Wood Pole Inspection Training and Standards

This report includes:Volume 1: Wood Pole Inspector's Handbook (Manual)This volume describes a training program for the inspection of in-service electrical utility wood poles. The report begins with information on wood as a pole material, including fibre strength, size classification, biological degradation, and preservative treatments. Above- and below-ground inspection procedures are described in detail along with information on the tools required. An explanation of how the data collected du

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5083: LED Street Light Best Practice Guidelines for High Performance and Long Life Expectancy

The recent introduction of LED luminaire street lights represents a revolutionary advancement in street lighting, energy conservation, and environmental protection. This development was made possible by breakthroughs in high brightness white light LEDs that are now being produced with efficacies in the range of 100 lumens/watt. Some LED street lights presently in production have been designed to provide electrical energy savings upwards of 70% compared with conventional legacy street light tec

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50170: Guide For Storm Hardening of Distribution Grid Infrastructure

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