Abstract
Due to the introduction of alternative energy carriers, such as district heating and natural gas, the Norwegian energy system is becoming more complex. Assessing the reliability of electrical distribution systems is a mature field of research, but limited work has been carried out concerning the reliability of distribution systems for alternative energy carriers. This paper proposes a methodology for assessing the reliability of natural gas distribution systems based on experiences drawn from similar analysis of electrical power distribution systems. A simple test case is presented for illustrative purposes and the basic load-point reliability indices of average interruption rate, average outage time and average annual outage time are found.
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