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Analysis of electrical faults in the EDESUR subtransmission network in Buenos Aires city

T. Gómez L. Rouco J. Tabernero

July 2007 - September 2007

Funding entity Universidad Nacional de la Plata (Argentina)

Participated by Ente Nacional Regulador de Electricidad (Argentina


The aim of this project is to analyze past events in the subtransmission 132 kV underground network and substations of the system Central Puerto, Azopardo, Pozos, Once and Independencia in Buenos Aires city, that were the origin of long duration supply interruptions. The objective is to carry out a diagnosis of the fault origins and to propose some corrective actions to mitigate their effects in the future.
A comparative analysis on international experience will be performed about recommendations and planning and operational security criteria used in large cities. The case studies of Spain, United Kingdom, France and Italy will be analyzed.


EDESUR-2007