dc.contributor.author |
Kpeglo, J |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2023-02-06T16:45:15Z |
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dc.date.available |
2023-02-06T16:45:15Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1016 |
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dc.description |
A Dissertation in the Department of ELECTRICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION submitted to the School of Research and
Graduate Studies University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfillment of the
award of MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS) degree
AUGUST 2012 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Distribution aspect of electrical system has been identified as constituting the greatest risk to
realizing uninterrupted power supply. The rate of power outages has been very rampant in recent
times. In this regard, this study examined the challenges associated with electrical power
generation as well as transmission and distribution using overhead and underground cables
within the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Data for the study was obtained
using structured questionnaires and interview guides. In all, 69 respondents participated in the
study. This comprised of 65 technical staff and four management staff of NEDCo. Quantitative
data analysis was performed using the Statistical Products and Service Solutions (SPSS), version
18. Generally, the study concluded that overhead cables are most effective in the generation,
transmission and distribution of electrical power as construction and maintenance of the
overhead cables is cheaper than the construction of underground cables. Fault detection and
elimination in underground cables consumes a lot of money and time spending as compared to
that of overhead cables. The major causes of power outages in NEDCO are external factors such
as trees falling on overhead cables and bush fires destroying overhead cables. The study
recommends that NEDCo through the Ministry of Energy should provide with appropriate and
modern technology for the monitoring of power. Also, the government is encouraged to upgrade
the distribution network. There should be rehabilitation of old lines and also injection of new
substations which would solve the low voltages and outages in the catchment areas. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Education Winneba |
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dc.subject |
Electrical power |
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dc.subject |
Power generation |
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dc.subject |
Transmission |
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dc.subject |
Underground cables |
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dc.title |
Challenges associated with electrical power generation as well as transmission and distribution using overhead and underground cables |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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