Characterization and Application of Agile Measures to Reduce Technical Losses in
Medium and Low Voltage Segments in Electricity Distribution Systems.
Electrical losses, technical losses, electricity distributors, medium and low voltage
networks.
The issue of electrical losses has been widely discussed in recent years among electricity distributors in Brazil. These losses correspond to the difference between the amount of electricity injected into the distributor's network, and the amount of energy billed. Losses in power systems can be divided into two parts: one is the technique, which consists mainly of the dissipation of energy in the various components of the electrical system, and the other the non-technical, mainly caused by irregularities carried out to record the lowest of the energy consumption. Today, concessionaires have very robust plans to combat non-technical losses, as they have actions that are easy to execute and have relatively low costs. Meanwhile, actions to reduce technical losses, as they require greater investment and intervention in the network, end up not being a priority for distributors. Thus, the present work carries out a study that enables the implementation of agile actions to reduce technical losses in the medium and low voltage segments of the electric power system. Initially, a bibliographic review is carried out on the main topics related to electricity losses. Then, the work starts with a quantification of technical losses in various segments of our energy distribution system, following what is contained in module 7 of the Electricity Distribution Procedures in the National Electric System (PRODIST). Finally, actions are proposed that reduce the losses quantified in the present work. In addition, the positive impact on energy and revenue is estimated, with the reduction of technical losses, proving the viability of these actions.