Emerging issues in power system planning

Article Abstract:

Power system planning has become extremely complex because of uncertainties of demand, fuel prices, weather, and regulation. The development of planning models must anticipate these vagaries plus such criteria and constraints as environmental standards, reliability, economics, the financial situation of the power company, and societal impacts while focusing on the central responsibility of meeting customer power needs. These needs must be met under a wide range of normal and abnormal conditions, including overloads and outages. Several synthesis and analysis simulation tools for power system planning are described, including generation reliability and production cost, financial modeling, decision analysis, optimum generation mix, and optimum resource mix. These tools must address such planning issues as least-cost planning, non-utility generation, and capacity purchases.

Electric services, Business planning, Electric power plants, Systems development, System Development, Simulation, Energy Management, Power Systems, Utilities, Power Plants

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Slow and Steady Wins the Computer Race

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A physician describes how he successfully computerized the bookkeeping for his practice using an Apple IIe and peripherals. His accounting costs savings are estimated. An outside firm handles monthly billing. Other projects for which the computer is used are mentioned.

Medical professions, Physicians, Computer Systems, Microcomputer, Cost Saving, Bookkeeping

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Color, form and function: Dan Reisinger's new residence

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The design and construction of the home of Israeli graphic designer Dan Reisinger are discussed. The use of color and form in the design by his son, architect Yoram Reisinger, inspired by Bauhaus and Japanese architecture, is illustrated.

Influence, Design and construction, Buildings, Portrayals, Color in architecture, Color, Architect-designed houses, Homes and haunts, Architecture, Japanese, Functionalism (Architecture), Japanese architecture, Reisinger, Dan

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