DISTRIBUTION

RELIABILTY
Prepared by:
Obog, Issa Mae V.
Pealosa, Cattleya T.
Sentin, Rowell J.
 What is reliability?

The probability that a component

or system will function without
failure over a specified time
period, under stated conditions.
Why is reliability important?
Safety
Competitiveness
Profit margins
Cost of repair and maintenance
Reputation
Good will
Cause of Power Interruptions
Loss of Supply
Tree Contacts
Lightning
Adverse Weather
Foreign Interference
Defective Equipment
Classification of Power Interruptions

Momentary interruption when a

customer is deenergized for less
than a few minutes.

Sustained interruption when a

customer is deenergized for more
than a few minutes.
Interruption - Prevention and
Protection
1. Reduce incidents of system
faults

2. Limit the number of affected

customers interrupted

3. Fast reclosing