Subject Name : ECA

Code No : EE 418
UNIT :I
Topic : INTRODUCTION
Power System Planning
Unit - I
Power System Planning

1 Methods of power system planning

 The steps taken in the method of power system planning studies are
1. Forecast of annual energy and power demand
2. Load modelling
3. Generation and choice of mixing the various types of generating stations
4. Optimization of power plant characteristics
5. New substations; their capacity and location
6. New power plants and their subdivision in the main areas
7. Network expansion
8. Optimization of equipment characteristics

2 Types of forecast of power system planning

 The forecast may be three Type
1. Long term forecast
2. Medium term forecast
3. Short term forecast
(1) Long term forecast
 Long‐term forecasts time period varies from 15 to 20 years of studying the
energy problems.
 It takes four to six years for the construction, installation and maintenance of the
equipment in power‐stations.
 Long term forecast indicates the sales and purchase of the equipment.
 Long term forecast indicates the energy policies.
(2) Medium term forecast
 Medium‐term forecasts time period varies from 5 to 6 years of planning and size
of the power station.
 Medium term forecast indicates the transmission and distribution losses.
 Medium term forecast indicates the sales and purchase of the energy.
 Medium term forecast indicates the Energy conservation.
(3) Short term forecast
 Short‐term forecasts of 1 to 2 years are mainly of value in deciding operating
procedures and preparing budget estimation.
 Short term forecast indicates the sales and purchase of the power.
 Short term forecast indicates the development of distribution networks.