In this project we constructed a System Dynamics model which simulates the interactions in the electrical distribution grid. We analyzed this model to understand if installing distributed generation units would be a feasible plan for extending the useful lifespan of the substation transformers. We concluded that the installation of the generators is an effective policy for extending the lifespan; however, the additional costs incurred through the generator installation transform the policy in most cases into purely poor economic planning.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ahmad, Saad
• Liu, David I-Teh
• Gallerani, Andrew

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D468M

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.
• Saeed, Khalid

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences
• System Dynamics

Rights statement

• In Copyright