Expansion Planning for Electrical Generating Systems [antikvár]

FOREWORD The purpose of this guidebook is to advise managers, engineers and operators of electric power systems in developing countries on the principles and methodologies that should be applied when planning the expansion^ their electric power generating systems. The guidebook outlines the general principles of electric power system planning in the context of energy and economic planning in general. It describes the complexities of electric system expansion planning that are due to the time dependence of the problem and the interrelation between the main components of the electric system (generation, transmission and distribution). Load forecasting methods are discussed and the principal models currently used for electric system expansion planning presented. Technical and economic information on power plants is given. Constraints imposed on power system planning by plant characteristics (particularly nuclear power plants) are discussed, as well as factors such as transmission system development, environmental considerations, availability of manpower and financial resources that may affect the proposed plan. A bibliography supplements the references that appear in each chapter, and a comprehensive glossary defines terms used in the guidebook. This guidebook is published as part of a series of technical reports on Nuclear Power and its Fuel Cycle compiled by the IAEA's Division of Nuclear Power. Other documents already published in this series include: Manpower Development for Nuclear Power: A Guidebook, Technical Reports Series No. 200(1980) Technical Evaluation of Bids for Nuclear Power Plants: A Guidebook, Technical Reports Series No. 204 (1981) Guidebook on the Introduction of Nuclear Power, Technical Reports Series No. 217 (1982) Interaction of Grid Characteristics with Design and Performance of Nuclear Power Plants: A Guidebook, Technical Reports Series No. 224 (1983). The guidebook reflects the experience gained in conducting five Inter-Regional Training Courses on Electric System Expansion Planning at Argonne National Laboratory in co-operation with the Government of the United States of America. The material was written mainly by staff members of Argonne National Laboratory and the IAEA, with contributions from other lecturers at the training course. The Division of Nuclear Power of the Agency would be grateful to receive comments from readers based on the study and use of the guidebook.