Abstract:
Energy plays a major role in development of a nation. Therefore,
proper studies of energy usage are important for a sustainable development.
Especially in Jaffna, the electrical energy consumption increases rapidly
during the recent past years. It has been reported that the electricity
produced in Jaffna region have (i) low reliability, (ii) large network losses,
(iii) high generation cost and (iv) high environmental pollution. Recent
research and development has introduced advance technologies up to smart
grid concept to make the electrical network smarter, which operates the
grids effectively and efficiently. As a post war development in Jaffna, it is
important to have proper study and then implement the latest and stable
technology, as the best solution for the betterment to the community thus
the country. This paper presents the modelling of the existing Jaffna Medium
Voltage (MV) network. This study has resulted few over loaded transformers
in the MV network. Therefore, if the network remains same and with the
rapid increase in demand, this will leads many places with under voltage or
over loading problems. Further properly modelled study will help to
implement automated network concept, which can efficiently operate the
network with high reliability, good power quality and low losses.
