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1956

<p>Electric power distribution -- Planning<br />Electric power distribution -- Design and Construction<br />Electric power consumption<br />Consumer behavior</p>

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The Effect Of Today's Residential Electric Consumer On The Planning, Design, And Operation Of Electrical Distribution Systems, James Wilbur Stephens Jan 1956

The Effect Of Today's Residential Electric Consumer On The Planning, Design, And Operation Of Electrical Distribution Systems, James Wilbur Stephens

Professional Degree Theses

"The purpose of this paper shall be primarily to show the present day trends in the use of electricity by the residential consumer and the effect of such trends on the design, planning, and operation of the electric distribution system. System planning related to the electric utility is divided into two classes. The first deals with generation. The second deals with distribution from the various load and transmission centers to the customer. This thesis will deal .primarily with studies related to the latter.

Many utility distribution system problems have been brought about by the rapidly increased demands for residential uses …