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Stabilizing Voltage and Managing Power Loss in Medium Voltage Distribution Systems Through Strategic Maneuvers

Author(s): M. Syahruddin, Maharani Putri*, Cholish Cholish, and Abdullah Abdullah

Published In : International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research (IJEER)        Volume 12, Issue 3

Publisher : FOREX Publication

Published : 20 September 2024

e-ISSN : 2347-470X

Page(s) : 1060-1066

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37391/IJEER.120341

Abstract

Repairs and maintenance on the electrical power system often require power outages. To ensure safety and security during maintenance, limiting the extent of these outages is essential. This study aims to analyze the impact of network maneuvers on voltage drop and power loss in feeders in Medan, Indonesia. The research involves simulating the feeder circuit under various maneuver scenarios using ETAP 19.0.1 software to analyze voltage drop and power loss in the 20 kV distribution network. The end voltage on the backup feeder decreased from 20.31 kV before maneuvering to 20.10 kV after maneuvering. Despite the maneuvers causing an increase in voltage drop from 0.724 kV (3.24%) to 1.080 kV (4.23%) and in active power losses from 152.59 kW (2.29%) to 226.92 kW (3.02%), both remained within the acceptable standard of 5%. To mitigate the voltage, drop, the study proposes uprating the conductor by replacing the existing AAAC conductor with an XLPE-insulated cable. This upgrade can increase the end voltage from 20.09 kV to 20.49 kV, thus improving the overall performance of the feeder during maintenance activities.

Keywords: Conductor uprating, Electrical distribution, Power loss, Maneuvering, Voltage drop.




M. Syahruddin, Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan 20155, Indonesia; Email: m_syahruddin@polmed.ac.id

Maharani Putri*, Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan 20155, Indonesia; Email: maharaniputri@polmed.ac.id

Cholish Cholish, Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan 20155, Indonesia; Email: cholish@polmed.ac.id

Abdullah Abdullah, Department of Electrical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan 20155, Indonesia; Email: abdullah@polmed.ac.id

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M. Syahruddin, Maharani Putri, Cholish Cholish, Abdullah Abdullah (2024), Stabilizing Voltage and Managing Power Loss in Medium Voltage Distribution Systems Through Strategic Maneuvers. IJEER 12(3), 1060-1066. DOI: 10.37391/IJEER.120341.