Estudo dos métodos de redução de perdas de energia elétrica em redes de distribuição de baixa tensão no distrito municipal de KaTembe

Abstract

With the advent of electrical energy systems over time, there has been a significant increase in the consumer base and, consequently, an increase in electrical energy losses in the distribution network due to the growing demand for energy. However, this highlights the need for the electrical industry to study strategies and/or methods to reduce electricity losses in order to improve energy efficiency and, consequently, the quality of energy supplied to consumers. The objective of this project is to share the findings of a study conducted to analyze methods for reducing electricity losses in a low-voltage distribution network, with a focus on improving electricity quality indicators. It is proposed, therefore, to present a study conducted in the municipal district of KaTembe, in which, through field data collection, a high-voltage power line with long extensions was identified, analyzed, and found to have significant voltage drops. As a result, there is a high level of energy losses, compromising the quality of energy in that network. Calculations will be performed to determine the energy losses due to the long extensions and voltage drops in the network, and the methods that best suit the reduction of electrical energy losses in the analyzed case will be defined. It was concluded that the best solution to the problem consists of combining two of the studied methods.