| Author: | Chan, Tat-ki |
| Title: | Analysis of power system de-regulation : possible application in Hong Kong and its problems |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Subject: | Electric utilities -- Deregulation -- China -- Hong Kong Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations |
| Department: | Multi-disciplinary Studies Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Pages: | vi, 193 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | There have been tremendous advances in technology in all fields of Electrical Engineering. Advancement in technology has also caused dramatic change in the traditional power industry in the past decade in an ever-increasing list of countries, from the pioneering moves in the United Kingdom to today's dynamic restructuring of power industry throughout North and South America, as well as in the Australia and European Community. The motive for the restructuring is the potential economic benefit for De-regulation of power system into the competitive wholesale generation, transmission, distribution and retail markets. Thus providing freedom of choice for customer and equal opportunity for investors so that restructuring is driven into "full speed". The traditional power industry is fragmenting and this thesis attempts to develop a common structural framework for the De-regulated power industries by analysing the situation experienced by various countries like UK, USA and Australia. Possible Implementation in Hong Kong is studied beginning with an economic analysis of the opportunities of Independent Power producers-Non Utilities Generators that motivate De-regulation via distributed generation driven by Computer & Control technology advancement. This is then used to evaluate and establish the possible De-regulation structure in Hong Kong. The implementation problems of congestion, pricing, control strategies, expansion planning and environmental impact have been carefully considered. The thesis concludes with a discussion of the main advantages of De-regulation and the possible foreseeable disadvantages followed by a final discussion of noteworthy future work. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b15176319.pdf | For All Users (off-campus access for PolyU Staff & Students only) | 5.22 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Copyright Undertaking
As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:
- I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
- I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
- I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.
By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/5128