Session 5 - System Development       Special report Session 5     0008  An Alternative Methodology for Peak Load Forecast in an Assigned Area Regarding the Effects of New Tariff System Vladimir Shiljkut, Elektrodistribucija Beograd (Serbia Montenegro); Slobodan Maksimovich, Elektrodistribucija Beograd (Serbia Montenegro)   0009  Consumption Area of "Elektrodistribucija Beograd" Peak Load Forecast Regarding the Effects of New Tariff System Slobodan Maksimovich, Elektrodistribucija Beograd (Serbia Montenegro); Vladimir Shiljkut, Elektrodistribucija Beograd (Serbia Montenegro)   0014  A System Development Promoting Reliable Access to Electrical Energy (Project Oacis) Pedro Paulo, EDP Distribuição (Portugal); Luisa Serra, EDP Distribuição (Portugal); Paulo Campos, EDP Distribuição (Portugal)   0015  Optimal Allocation of Capacitors in Unbalanced Multiconverter Distribution Systems Using Genetic Algorithms Guido Carpinelli, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II" (Italy); Christian Noce, ENEL Distribuzione (Italy); Daniela Proto, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II" (Italy); Angela Russo, Politecnico di Torino (Italy); Pietro Varilone, Università degli Studi di Cassino (Italy)   0021  Fixing Network Constraints As an Opportunity to Promote A Generalised and High Quality Access to Electrical Energy (Project SCAI) Paulo Lúcio, EDP Distribuição (Portugal); Clotilde Duarte, EDP Distribuição (Portugal); Miriam Boucinha, EDP Distribuição (Portugal)   0035  An Evaluation of Alternative Voltage Control Methods Enabling Increased Distributed Generation Connection Capacity Mary Gillie, EA Technology Limited (United Kingdom); Andy Beddoes, EA Technology Limited (United Kingdom); Martin Orme, Central Networks (United Kingdom); Mark Gosden, Manx Electricity Authority (Isle of Man)   0039  Condition Based Risk Management (Cbrm), A Process to Link Engineering Knowledge and Practical Experience to Investment Planning - an Update David Hughes, EA Technology (United Kingdom); Tracy Pears, EA Technology (United Kingdom)   0040  Investment Strategy for Decommissioning Fluid-Filled Cables Michael Dixon, EDF Energy (United Kingdom)   0043  Energy Losses Management Claudio Guidi, PA Consulting Group (Argentina); Jorge Garcia, PA Consulting Group (Argentina); Alejandro Spiritoso, PA Consulting Group (Argentina)   0061  Grid Orientated Integration of Combined Heat and Power Micro-Units Christian Schulz, TU Braunschweig (Germany); Michael Kurrat, TU Braunschweig (Germany)   0074  Combined Maintenance and Inspection Models for Application in Condition- and Reliability-Centered Maintenance Planning Gerhard Theil, Technical University Vienna (Austria); Besim Demiri, Technical University Vienna (Austria)   0088  Enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization Method for Power Loss Reduction in Distribution Systems Mihai Gavrilas, Gh. Asachi Technical University of IASI (Romania); Ovidiu Ivanov, Gh. Asachi Technical University of IASI (Romania); Calin Viorel Sfintes, S.C. Eximprod S.A. (Romania)   0094  Criticality of Assets David Vangulick, Netmanagement Réseau Wallonie (Belgium); Benoît Houssard, Netmanagement Réseau Wallonie (Belgium); Yvan Tits, Laborelec (Belgium); André Déom, Laborelec (Belgium)   0110  Cutting the Costs of Hv Substations Anthony Walsh, ESB Networks (Ireland)   0113  The Automatic Routing of 10KV Switching Station in Urban Distribution Network based on Spatial GIS Saiyi Wang, Urban Power Supply COMPANY of SMEPC (China)   0115  Intelligent Strategies for the Renewal of Cable Networks Taking Quality and Economic Aspects Into Consideration K.G. Steinbrich, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG (Germany)   0127  Monitoring the Operational Behaviour of Electric Equipment - Key Factor for the Technical Condition Evaluation and Maintenance Policies Christiana Barbulescu, National Power Grid Company "Transelectrica" S.A. (Romania); Ciprian Diaconu, National Power Grid Company "Transelectrica" S.A. (Romania); Gabriel Romascu, National Power Grid Company "Transelectrica" S.A. (Romania)   0135  How to Reduce the Impact of Major Climatic Events : Action Plan Jacques Horvilleur, EDF (France)   0140  Restructuring of the Existing Medium Voltage Cable Networks Using Segmentation Method - Impact on Networks Reliability Tomasz Okraszewski, UNIVERSITY (Germany); Gerd Balzer, UNIVERSITY (Germany); Christian Schorn, EnBW REGIONAL AG (Germany)   0141  Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers in Spain: New Trends Jordi Gutierrez, Endesa (Spain); Juan Frau, Endesa (Spain)   0145  Investment Strategy Studies Based on A Stochastic Model of Mv Feeder Quality of Supply Dercle Dominique, EDF ERD (France); Gauthier Laurent, EDF ERD (France)   0152  Impact of Ageing on the MV Underground Asset Reliability Cedric Spelleman, EDF R&D (France); Laurent Gauthier, EDF ERD (France)   0163  The Development of A Tool to Help Prioritise Major Infrastructure Reinforcement Based on Assessment of Network Demand, Transfer Capability and Permissible Dg Contributions Matthew Freeman, EDF Energy Networks Plc (United Kingdom)   0169  Meter Placement for Monitoring Power Distribution Systems No Paper available Helder Rocha, Federal Fluminense University (Brazil); Julio Souza, Federal Fluminense University (Brazil); Milton Coutto Filho, Federal Fluminense University (Brazil); Marcus Schilling, Federal Fluminense University (Brazil); Nelson Rizzi, AES/Eletropaulo (Brazil)   0180  Optimal Capacitor Placement on Radial Distribution Feeders in Presence of Nonlinear Loads Using Binary Particle Swarm Optimization Tamer Mohamed Khalil, Canal Co. for Electricity Distribution (Egypt); Hosam Youssef, Canal Co. for Electricity Distribution (Egypt); Mohamed Abdelaziz, Canal Co. for Electricity Distribution (Egypt)   0184  The Reliability Centered Maintenance Data Base of Urban Medium Voltage Networks Ioan Felea, University of Oradea (Romania); Diana Popovici, University of Oradea (Romania); Dan Petrescu, University of Oradea (Romania); Gabriel Bendea, University of Oradea (Romania); Daniel Albut, University of Oradea (Romania)   0185  The Operational Performances of A Zonal Power System Using EDSA Software No Paper available Diana Popovici, University of Oradea (Romania); Sorin Popovici, University of Oradea (Romania)   0193  Reducing Distribution Losses By Delaying Peak Domestic Demand Rita Shaw, United Utilities Plc (United Kingdom); Mike Attree, United Utilities Plc (United Kingdom); Tim Jackson, University of Surrey (United Kingdom); Mike Kay, United Utilities Plc (United Kingdom)   0205  Risk Management Based Procedure for Multi-Stage Expansion Planning of Distribution Networks Under Uncertainty Zeljko Popovic, Elektrovojvodina (Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)); Dragan Popovic, DMS Group (Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)); Vojin Kerleta, Techical Faculty (Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro))   0214  Development of A New Distributed Generation Management System Based on A Unique Cell Architecure for the Danish Electric Power System No Paper available Per Lund, Energinet.dk (Denmark); Sunil Cherian, Spirae (United States); Thomas Ackermann, Energynautics (Germany)   0215  Risk Management Approach in Distribution Networks Maintenance Schedule Aleksandar Janjic, EPS, ED Jugoistok (Serbia Montenegro); Dragan Popovic, EPS, ED Jugoistok (Serbia Montenegro)   0249  Advanced Reliability Assessment of A Distribution Network; Objectifying of Proposals to Improve the Quality of Supply Maarten Berende, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); Han Slootweg, Essent Netwerk B.V. (Netherlands); Jasper Casteren Van, KEMA (Netherlands); Harold Dijk, KEMA (Netherlands)   0251  But, Can We Afford the Current Level of Risk? A New Model for A New Age. Angel Arcos, ENDESA (Spain)   0253  Rationale for the Quality of Supply Policy; Determination of Quality of Supply Targets John Hodemaekers, ENECO NetBeheer (Netherlands); Theo Meeks, ENECO NetBeheer (Netherlands); Floris Schulze, KEMA (Netherlands); Gabriel Bloemhof, KEMA (Netherlands); Harold Dijk, KEMA (Netherlands)   0255  Local Electricity Generation: An Evaluation of Its Values for the Distribution of Electricity Jacob Klimstra, Wartsila (Netherlands)   0264  Strategic Placement of Distributed Generation Capacity Antonio Piccolo, Information and Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno (Italy); Gareth P. Harrison, Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom); Pierluigi Siano, Information and Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno (Italy); A. Robin Wallace, Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)   0267  Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow to Evaluate the Tensions Involved in Connecting Distributed Generation Gareth P. Harrison, Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom); Antonio Piccolo, Information and Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno (Italy); Pierluigi Siano, Information and Electrical Engineering, University of Salerno (Italy); A. Robin Wallace, Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)   0268  Distribution System Availability Assessment - Monte Carlo and Antithetic Variates Method Andreea-Bianca Ocnasu, Groupement d'Intérêt Economique - Inventer la Distribution Electrique de l'Avenir (GIE-IDEA) (France); Yvon Bésanger, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (LEG) (France); Jean-Pierre Rognon, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (LEG) (France); Philippe Carer, Electricité de France (EDF) (France)   0273  Eco-Efficiency Assessment of Dispersed Power Generation in Distribution Energy Networks Thomas Smolka, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Uwe Macharey, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Armin Schnettler, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Bernd Klöckl, ETH (Switzerland); Klaus Fröhlich, ETH (Switzerland); Tobias Hintzen, ABB AG (Germany)   0274  The Impact of Capacitor Bank Installation on the Performance of Distribution Systems - A Case Study Mohamed El-Hadidy, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) (Egypt); Samir Ezz El-Arab, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) (Egypt); Dalal Helmi, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) (Egypt); Mohamed Talaat, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) (Egypt)   0283  The Relationships Between Weather Variables and Reliability Indices for A Distribution System in South-East Queensland Mat Darveniza, The University of Queensland and ENERGEX (Australia); Chris Arnold, The University of Queensland and ENERGEX (Australia); Paul Rainbird, The University of Queensland and ENERGEX (Australia)   0321  The Application of Reliability Methodology to Select and Prioritise Eskom Distribution Networks Malcolm Van Harte, Eskom (South Africa); Clinton Carter-Brown, Eskom (South Africa)   0323  Buying Network Losses on the Energy Markets Frelon Yves, EDF Réseau Distribution (France); Herault Nicolas, EDF Réseau Distribution (France); Nitrosso Bruno, EDF Réseau Distribution (France)   0326  Methodological Issues Concerning the Quality of Energy Supply Alexey Tadzhibaev, Petersburg Power Engineering Institute of Professional Development (Russia); Evgeny Kuznetsov, Petersburg Power Engineering Institute of Professional Development (Russia)   0334  A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Network Automation Programme Victor Levi, United Utilities PLC (United Kingdom); Mike Haniak, United Utilities PLC (United Kingdom); Eddie Hamilton, United Utilities PLC (United Kingdom)   0335  Distribution Systems Expansion Planning Considering the Exploitation of Distributed Generation By A Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm Vinicius Ferreira Martins, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); Carmen Lucia Tancredo Borges, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)   0351  Asset Management of Network Components: the Concept of Rationality on Distribution Utilities. Salzman Carlos Horacio, University of Buenos Aires FONCyT Project I001 (Argentina); Vion Eduardo Daniel, Organización LEVIN S.A. (Argentina); Di Paolantonio Aldo, Organización LEVIN S.A. (Argentina); Salzman Diego Alejandro, London South Bank University, Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Eviroment (United Kingdom)   0360  Integrating Maintenance and Expansion Planning for Improving Quality of Supply Marcelo A. Pelegrini, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO (Brazil); Carlos C.C.B. Oliveira, UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO (Brazil); Glênio A. Gonçalves, RIO GRANDE ENERGIA (Brazil); Ingrid L. Holsbach, RIO GRANDE ENERGIA (Brazil)   0362  Als: A New Approach to Asset Life Cycle Management Julio Cesar Ramos Lopes, AES Eletropaulo (Brazil); João José Dos Santos Oliveira, AES Eletropaulo (Brazil); Fernando Massami Aita, AES Eletropaulo (Brazil)   0363  Decision Support System to Design Distribution Networks Vinícius Garcia, UNICAMP (Brazil); Leonardo Queiroz, ANEEL (Brazil); José González, UNICAMP (Brazil); Joselaine Almeida, UNICAMP (Brazil); Celso Cavellucci, UNICAMP (Brazil); Paulo França, UNICAMP (Brazil); Christiano Lyra, UNICAMP (Brazil)   0368  Development of Autonomous Demand Area Power System - Operation and Control for Regulation of System Voltage - Satoshi Uemura, The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (Japan); Hiromu Kobayashi, The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (Japan)   0385  Distributed Generation in DC Distribution System Morris Brenna, Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Tero Kaipia, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jukka Lassila, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Pasi Salonen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Enrico Tironi, Politecnico di Milano (Italy); Giovanni Ubezio, SIEL SpA (Italy)   0389  Evaluation of the Electricity Distribution Networks in Terms of the Investement Cost of the Network Components Ahmed Mokhtar, South Delta Electricity Distribution Company (Egypt); Salah Eldin Radwan, South Delta Electricity Distribution Company (Egypt); Lotfy Elsorady, South Delta Electricity Distribution Company (Egypt)   0392  Distribution System Reliability Assessment Considering Equipment Aging Emilio Ghiani, University of Cagliari (Italy); Fabrizio Pilo, University of Cagliari (Italy); Susanna Mocci, University of Cagliari (Italy)   0412  Distribution Network Investments to Improve Power Quality Fabrizio Pilo, University of Cagliari (Italy); Giuditta Pisano, University of Cagliari (Italy); Gian Giuseppe Soma, University of Cagliari (Italy)   0415  Reliability Based Asset Management for Investment Strategies and Decisions Juha Haikonen, Tekla Corporation (Finland); Marcus Biström, Tekla Corporation (Finland); Kari Noponen, Vattenfall Distribution (Finland); Jouni Pylvänäinen, Vattenfall Distribution (Finland)   0425  Quality of Supply As A Boundary Condition of Cost-Efficient Distribution Networks Tobias Paulun, IAEW, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Christoph Maurer, IAEW, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Hans-Jürgen Haubrich, IAEW, RWTH Aachen University (Germany); Hendrik Vennegeerts, IAEW, RWTH Aachen University (Germany)   0440  Network Development in A Fast Changing Society - Example Tripoli in Libya Faraj Amari, Gecol (-); Matthias Hable, Siemens AG (Germany)   0453  Condition Assessment of MV Transformer Substations to Optimize the Investment Strategy Carsten Lagemann, RWE Rhein Ruhr Netzservice GmbH (Germany); Markus Zdrallek, RWE Rhein Ruhr Netzservice GmbH (Germany)   0458  Modelling of Non-Linear Electronic Loads for Power System Studies: A Qualitative Approach Charles Cresswell, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom); Sasa Djokic, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom); Kenneth Ochije, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom); Ewen Macpherson, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)   0462  1 KV Low Voltage System As A Part of A Distribution Network Reinvestment Strategy Tero Kaipia, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jukka Lassila, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Juha Lohjala, Suur-Savon Sähkö Ltd. (Finland)   0464  Application of Low Voltage DC-Distribution System - A Techno-Economical Study Tero Kaipia, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Pasi Salonen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jukka Lassila, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland)   0472  The Estimation of Consumption Evolution As A Determinant Factor in Optimal Power Transformers Utilization Maria Iliuta, SC ELECTRICASERV-SISE MN-AISE GALATI (Romania); Vasile Gulinschi, SC ELECTRICASERV-SISE MN-AISE GALATI (Romania); Sorin Popescu, SC ELECTRICASERV-SISE MN (Romania); Ion Voncila, UNIVERSITATEA DUNAREA DE JOS GALATI (Romania); Gelu Gurguiatu, UNIVERSITATEA DUNAREA DE JOS GALATI (Romania)   0478  Influence of Different Probability Distributions of Reliability Parameters on Short-Term Investment Prioritization in Distribution Networks Diego Midence, Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (Argentina); Sergio Rivera, Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (Argentina); Alberto Vargas, Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (Argentina)   0479  Customer Outage Cost Models - Comparison Diego Midence, Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (Argentina); Alberto Vargas, Instituto de Energía Eléctrica (Argentina)   0483  Reliability Assessment of Low Voltage Customers in Power Supply System Mingjun Yuan, Shandong University (China); Wen Zhang, Shandong University (China); Zhanxun Yu, Shandong Electric Power Company (China)   0514  Choosing of the Optimum Type of the Mv Municipal Distribution Network When Respecting the Customer's Standards of Electricity Supply Continuity Vaclav Detrich, EGU Brno, a.s. (Czech Republic); Petr Skala, EGU Brno, a.s. (Czech Republic); Milos Gohler, PREdistribuce, a.s. (Czech Republic); Zdenek Spacek, EGU Brno, a.s. (Czech Republic)   0518  Improving the Energy Efficiency in Electrical Distribution Networks Through Loss Reduction Maria Lupescu, ELECTRICA MUNTENIA SOUTH (Romania); Aureliu Leca, THE POLYTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST UNESCO CHAIR OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES (Romania)   0525  A Comparison of the Electricity Distribution Investment Strategies Jukka Lassila, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Tero Kaipia, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Pertti Järventausta, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Pekka Verho, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Antti Mäkinen, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Kimmo Kivikko, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Juha Lohjala, Suur-Savon Sähkö Ltd. (Finland)   0559  Outage Cost Comparison of Different Medium Voltage Networks Henry Lågland, The University of Vaasa (Finland); Kimmo Kauhaniemi, The University of Vaasa (Finland)   0562  A Comparison of Short Circuit Calculation Methods and Guidelines for Distribution Networks Dusko Nedic, TNEI Services Ltd (United Kingdom); Graeme Bathurst, TNEI Services Ltd (United Kingdom); John Heath, TNEI Services Ltd (United Kingdom)   0565  Possible Roadmaps for New Requirements for French Distribution Control and Automation Frédéric Gorgette, EDF R&D (France); Olivier Devaux, EDF R&D (France); Jean-Luc Fraisse, EDF ERD (France)   0567  Vision of the Future Power System - Distribution Network 2030 Lauri Kumpulainen, Vamp Ltd (Finland); Risto Komulainen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland); Kimmo Kauhaniemi, University of Vaasa (Finland); Matti Lehtonen, Helsinki University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Pekka Verho, Tampere University of Technology (Finland)   0577  Application to an Italian Distribution System of A Multiobjective Optimal Volt/Var Control Strategy: Improvements and Management Problems Antonino Campione, Università di Palermo (Italy); Salvatore Favuzza, Università di Palermo (Italy); Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Università di Palermo (Italy)   0583  Utilization of Grid Condition Data for Efficient Maintenance Planning Bjorn Langdal, Powel ASA (Norway); Terje Pynten, Powel ASA (Norway)   0588  Multi-Criteria Decision Support in Distribution System Asset Management Maria D. Catrinu, SINTEF Energy Research (Norway); Dag E. Nordgård, NTNU - Norwegian University of science and Technology (Norway); Kjell Sand, SINTEF Energy Research (Norway); Jane-Kristin Norhagen, Trondheim Energiverk Nett AS (Norway)   0606  A Study on the Performance of TCIM Full Newton Power Flow for Large Distribution Systems Leandro Ramos De Araujo, PETROBRAS (Brazil); Debora Rosana Ribeiro Penido, ELETROBRAS - Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras (Brazil); Sandoval Carneiro Jr, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); José Luiz Rezende Pereira, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil); Paulo Augusto Nepomuceno Garcia, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil)   0607  Improvement of the Supply Quality By Introduction of A New Concept for Modulized Distribution Networks in Rural Areas of Sweden Bernt Hansson, Vattenfall Nordic Distribution (Sweden); Kristina Olofsson, Vattenfall Nordic Distribution (Sweden); Arne Berlin, Vattenfall Nordic Distribution (Sweden)   0611  Statistical Approach for Component State Evaluation Implemented in Asset Management of Distribution Systems Uwe Zickler, FGH e.V. (Germany); Armin Schnettler, FGH e.V. (Germany); Xiang Zhang, Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany); Ernst Gockenbach, Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany)   0613  Visionary Development of Distribution Networks Pekka Verho, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Kimmo Kivikko, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Antti Mäkinen, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Sami Repo, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Pertti Järventausta, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Tero Kaipia, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jukka Lassila, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland); Jouni Pylvänäinen, Vattenfal Nordic Distribution (Finland)   0616  Optimization of Over Voltage Protection of Distribution Networks Pekka Verho, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Mika Marttila, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Kari Kannus, Tampere University of Technology (Finland); Jouni Pylvänäinen, Vattenfall Nordic Distribution (Finland); Markku Pouttu, Koillis-Satakunnan Sähkö Oy (Finland)   0631  Least Square Method and Bilevel Programming Applied to Works Selection in the Distribution System Cleverson Luiz Da Silva Pinto, COPEL - Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Brazil); Carlos Cesar Barioni De Oliveira, USP - Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil); Yuan Jin Yun, UFPR - Universidade Federal do Parana (Brazil); Luiz Carlos Matioli, UFPR - Universidade Federal do Parana (Brazil)   0637  Everyday Decisions Concerning Network Development Can Be Optimized Edmond Petrossian, Siemens AG (Germany); Alfred Rottonara, Stadtwerke Brixen AG (Germany); Carsten Böse, Siemens AG (Germany); Eberhard Oehler, Stadtwerke Ettlingen GmbH (Germany)   0640  Automation As Resource for Distribution Systems Planning Marcos Gouvea, Polytechnic School of University of São Paulo (Brazil); Daniel Duarte, Polytechnic School of University of São Paulo (Brazil); Ivo Teixeira, AES/Eletropaulo (Brazil); Antonio Cunha, Polytechnic School of University of São Paulo (Brazil)   0650  Decision Making Process for Cost Effective and Reliable Distribution Substation Solutions Krassimir Kutlev, ABB Inc (United States); Hans-Erik Olovsson, ABB Inc (United States); Ulf Andersson, ABB Inc (United States); Alfred Koch, ABB Inc (United States)   0668  Asset Simulation - an Approach to Predict the Long Term Monetary Consequences of Maintenance and Renewal Strategies for Electrical Grids Armin Gaul, RWE Energy (Germany); Joachim Nilges, RWE Energy (Germany); Esko Nockmann, RWE Energy (Germany); Heiko Spitzer, BT (Germany)   0682  Reliability Centered Asset Management in Distribution Networks - Process and Application Examples - Michael Schwan, Siemens AG (Germany); Klaus Schilling, Siemens AG (Germany); Anderson Arssufi De Melo, Siemens AG (Germany)   0684  Utility Design for Reliability - Optimization with Six Sigma Tools Robert Laudati, GE Energy (United States)   0690  Multi-Year Optimal Planning of Active Distribution Networks Susanna Mocci, University (Italy); Gianni Celli, University (Italy); Fabrizio Pilo, University (Italy); Danilo Bertini, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Rocco Cicoria, CESI RICERCA (Italy); Sergio Corti, CESI RICERCA (Italy)   0704  On the Regulatory Choice of Returns to Scale in Dea Models: an Application to the Argentine Electricity Distribution Sector Gustavo Ferro, Center for Advanced Studies - Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (Argentina); Javier A. Maquieyra, Center for Advanced Studies - Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (Argentina); Carlos A. Romero, Rconomic Regulation Research Center - Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (Argentina)   0709  An Architecture for Flexible GIS Integration of Distribution Planning and Analysis Systems Francisco Mira, EDP Distribuicao (Portugal); Carlos Santos, EDP Distribuicao (Portugal); Luisa Jorge, EDP Distribuicao (Portugal); Eduardo Quaresma, EDP Distribuicao (Portugal); Nuno Santos, Logica Edinfor (Portugal); Paulo Afonso, Logica Edinfor (Portugal); Filipe Silva, Inst Optim Aplicada (Portugal); Luis Ferreira, Inst Sup Tecnico (Portugal); Pedro Carvalho, Inst Sup Tecnico (Portugal); Anabela El-Zein, EDP Distribuicao (Portugal)   0710  Operational Planning Optimisation in Subtransmission Systems Using Evolutionary Algorithms Nelson Kagan, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil); Danilo Belpiede, CPFL Energia (Brazil)   0712  Reliability Evaluation of Distribution Networks and Performance Comparison Using Representative Networks Alexandre Pais Da Silva, Imperial College London (United Kingdom); Mohamed Sana Mk, Imperial College London (United Kingdom); Jelena Dragovic, Imperial College London (United Kingdom); Predrag Djapic, Imperial College London (United Kingdom); Goran Strbac, Imperial College London (United Kingdom); Ron Allan, Independent Consultant (United Kingdom)   0722  Weather Normalized Load Demand Forecasting for Distribution Planning Roger Dugan, EPRI Solutions, Inc (United States); Marek Waclawiak, The United Illuminating Co. (United States)   0732  Volt/Var Control in Distribution Systems As A Multiobjective Optimization Problem No Paper available Angelo Almeida, Federal University of Campina Grande (Brazil); Benemar Souza, Federal University of Campina Grande (Brazil); Franklin Pamplona, Federal Center of Tecnological Education (Brazil); Helon Braz, Federal University of Campina Grande (Brazil)   0741  Multi-Criteria Analysis for Establishing Automatic Priority Levels for Maintenance Activities in Distribution Systems Using Fuzzy Techniques Luciane Canha, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA (Brazil); Alzenira Abaide, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA (Brazil); Eric Daza, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA (Brazil); Felix Farret, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA (Brazil); Gustavo Cassel, State Company of Electric Energy (Brazil); Douglas Schramm, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MARIA (Brazil)   0755  Distribution Code Set Up in the Liberalised Environmentregulatory Perspective - the Italian Experience Marco Pezzaglia, Italian regulatory authority for electricity and gas (Italy); Carlo Turconi, Italian regulatory authority for electricity and gas (Italy); Maurizio Delfanti, Politecnico di Milano - Dipartimento di elettrotecnica (Italy)   0761  Implications of Using Uncertainties in Multi-Stage Long-Term Distribution Planning Minea Skok, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (Croatia); Slavko Krajcar, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (Croatia); Davor Skrlec, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (Croatia); Zlatko Zmijarevic, Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (Croatia)   0763  Distribution Feeders and Technical Consideration of Underground Cables No Paper available Hassan Al-Khalidi, Victoria University (Australia); Akhtar Kalam, Victoria University (Australia)   0768  Reactive Power Audit in Serbian Transmission Network and Effects of Improving Measures Sasa Minic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia); Tijana Janjic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia); Milan Ivanovic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia); Maja Markovic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia); Branislav Cupic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia); Miloje Kostic, Electrical Institute Nikola Tesla (Serbia)   0771  Study on Practical Typical Single Line Connection in Distribution Network Liu Lifeng, Hangzhou Municipal Electric Power Bureau (China)   0791  Recent Active Distribution Management System Developments Derek Macfarlane, GE Energy (United Kingdom); David Hawkins, GE Energy (United Kingdom)   0792  An Integrated Planning, Design and Analysis Environment for New Distributed Generation Connections David Hawkins, GE Energy (United Kingdom)   0806  Intelligent Limiting Voltage Variations in Autonomously Controlled Networks Frans Provoost, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands); Johanna Myrzik, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands); Wil Kling, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Netherlands)   0822  Using Energy as a Measure of Risk in Distribution Planning Roger Dugan, EPRI Solution (United States); Marek Waclawiak, The United Illuminating Co (United States)   0823  Long Term Load Forecast - the Source for Network Planning Ulrike Sachs, Siemens AG (Germany)   0843  Intelligent Nodes in Distribution Systems - Operating Concept Roald De Graaff, KEMA (Netherlands); 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