Location of Back-up Transformers

• Published in: 2006 IEEE International Engineering Management Conference pp. 300 - 302
• Main Authors: de Almeida, A.T., Cavalcante, C.A.V., Ferreira, R.J.P., Ferreira, H.L., de Medeiros, L.H.A.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.09.2006
• Subjects: Building materials; Business; Cost function; Electrical equipment industry; Investments; Public healthcare; Raw materials; Substations; Transformers; Transportation

This paper presents a multicriteria approach for the determining the proper location for a back-up transformer. Criteria such as: public health, local industrialization, the population of the area, and the distance are considered. When these criteria are taken into consideration, the best location i...