PERDAS TÉCNICAS E NÃO TÉCNICAS DE ENERGIA ELÉTRICA EM SISTEMAS DE TRANSMISSÃO E DISTRIBUIÇÃO

Abstract

The process of distribution of energy causes electrical losses, which represent a considerable portion of the costs distribution systems. For this reason always have been the subject of studies by the electric distribution companies, since corresponds to the energy that is not invoiced. In recent years, the concern with technical and non-technical losses of electricity is increasing. It is estimated that annually almost $ $200 billion are wasted worldwide due to this type of loss. Only in Brazil, the percentage of loss in relation to the amount of energy produced reaches 15.3%. These losses are associated with illegal connections, deflections and damage energy electricity meters, representing an obstacle to the development of the electric power system and causing damage to the electrical energy concessionaires. Due to the low degree of detail of the distribution system, there is still a solid method to calculate and identify this kind of loss. Thus, this final project aims to develop a methodology that can be used to identify possible locations of fraud in distribution systems of low and medium voltage. This article has the goal to discuss the impact caused by the technical and non-technical losses of electric power in Brazil, seeking to understand the ratings and the various ways and solutions of commercial losses, triggered losses the overloading of the system of distribution, the losses due to energy theft and illegal connections.