Lightning occurrence characteristics in Japan for 17 years: observation results with lightning location systems of electric power utilities from 1992 to 2008

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takatoshi Shindo ◽  
Hideki Motoyama ◽  
Akira Sakai ◽  
Noriyasu Honma ◽  
Jun Takami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Occurrence Characteristics ◽  
Power Utilities ◽  
Observation Results ◽  
Location Systems

An Ontology-Based Reasoning Approach for Electric Power Utilities

2013 ◽  
pp. 95-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Gaha ◽  
Arnaud Zinflou ◽  
Christian Langheit ◽  
Alexandre Bouffard ◽  
Mathieu Viau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Power Utilities

Knowledge Management for Electric Power Utility Companies

2010 ◽  
pp. 97-122
Author(s):  
Campbell Booth
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Effective Practices ◽  
Power Utility ◽  
Utility Company ◽  
Utility Companies ◽  
Power Utilities ◽  
Behavioural Aspects

This chapter will present an overview of the challenges presented to modern power utility companies and how many organizations are facing particularly pressing problems with regards to an ageing workforce and a general shortage of skills; a situation that is anticipated to worsen in the future. It is proposed that knowledge management (KM) and decision support (DS) may contribute to a solution to these challenges. The chapter describes the end-to-end processes associated with KM and DS in a power utility context and attempts to provide guidance on effective practices for each stage of the described processes. An overview of one particular power utility company that has embraced KM is presented, and it is proposed that the function of asset management within power utilities in particular may benefit from KM. The chapter focuses not only on KM techniques and implementation, but, equally, if not more importantly, on the various cultural and behavioural aspects that are critical to the success of any KM/DS initiative.

An integrated approach to forecast programmed and emergency services in electric power utilities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Clara Ferreira Almeida da Silva ◽  
Magdiel Schmitz ◽  
Vinicius Jacques Garcia ◽  
Daniel Pinheiro Bernardon
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Power Utilities

Application of Cloud Computing in Electric Power Utility Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 229-247
Author(s):  
Radoslav M. Raković
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Power Utility ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Utility Systems ◽  
Power Utilities

The concept of “Cloud computing” became very interesting in recent years because it enables optimization of resources used and costs paid for it. Considering all advantages, this approach is applied widely in business systems of general purpose. In recent years, in literature it is possible to find considerations related to application of this approach in corporate systems as electric power utilities. Having in mind that such types of systems represent infrastructure ones that have great impact to the security of people and utilities, a very important question related to information security should be seriously considered. This chapter discusses advantages and disadvantages of application of cloud computing in electric power utility systems.

R&D portfolio management practices in Brazilian electric power utilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1641-1655
Author(s):  
Eduardo K. Yamakawa ◽  
Thayla T. Sousa-Zomer ◽  
Paulo A. Cauchick-Miguel ◽  
Catherine P. Killen
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Value ◽  
Sector Analysis ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Power Utilities ◽  
Performance Results

Purpose Project portfolio management (PPM) has been recognized as critical for the productivity of research and development (R&D) investments, but empirical research on PPM use and outcomes in non-commercial R&D environments is limited. The purpose of this paper is to investigate PPM processes and outcomes in a unique R&D context within Brazilian electric power utilities. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory best practice survey was used to collect data on PPM processes, methods and performance results in the power sector. Analysis of the data employs descriptive statistics and comparative analysis in the light of the literature. Findings The findings emphasize the importance of strategic value and the need for PPM to be customized for the specific context. The results also demonstrate the importance of adopting selection criteria and measures in accordance with the organizations strategic goals. Practical implications The findings may help organizations better understand how PPM can be tailored for the environment. PPM managers in utilities and other non-commercial R&D environments may find guidance in tailoring and improving their PPM approaches. Originality/value The contributions of this paper are twofold. First, it provides empirical findings to support PPM concepts on strategic alignment and the importance of context by demonstrating how PPM works to deliver strategy in a unique environment. Second, it contributes to the management of R&D projects and portfolios in power utilities, providing an example and analysis that may offer guidance. The contributions from this study may also offer insights that are valuable for R&D management in other utilities, or for R&D management in general.

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