Structural reliability assessment of low-voltage/medium-voltage transformer-distribution stations

Operational reliability of MV distribution stations is of utmost significance in the process of supplying power to a great number of end-users. The most important objective of assessment of reliability of power distribution stations is selection of such a structure of stations and parameters of installed gear to ensure the best possible power supply continuity in particular circumstances. Concurrently, determination of resultant reliability parameters of a station allows for considering it as an integrated element in the power system whose failures and reliability parameters are very important on account of technical consequences introduced to the power system by unreliability of a station.