Evaluating Performance of Medium High Electricity Distribution through FMECA Method

Abstract

Major electricity distribution falls in medium-high power with 20 kV networks. They serve major industries and residential areas that serve entire customers. Due to its importance, however, these networks dealing with many potential unknown problems; and deliver severe impacts to company revenues. Operating and maintaining mediumhigh power system are not easy tasks since they involve with unknown and unpredictable disturbances. Any potential distribution may bring down entire networks. So it is important for every utility company to ensure the medium-high power networks properly managed and anticipated to any potential disturbances. The article applies FMECA method to identify and analyse any potential problems that may disturb the power networks. FMECA method has advantages to provide recommendation and systematic preventive steps for network operation and maintenance team. The outcome of the article is expected to be used as a reference for technicians to anticipate the potential problems far before it happens.