Usage of multi-criteria analysis and supportive software for optimum location of the modern devices within electrical distribution networks

Abstract

This paper describes the MCA8 - the supportive software application for computation of six methods of multi-criteria analysis (TOPSIS, CDA, AGREPREF, WSA, PROMETHEE and IPA). These methods have been implemented to the MCA8 on the basis of the type of real decision-making tasks solved in the field of electrical power engineering. We can use them for example for selecting the most suitable old electrical devices in electrical distribution networks, which we need to replace by a new devices, which fall under the system of remote control and monitoring networks. The application of these remote-controlled devices causes acceleration in handling and thus shortening of duration of a fault in the electrical networks. This results in rising of probability of faultless service and thus the reliability of electrical energy supply. We cannot replace all old devices, because the price of these devices is very high. The MCA8 software application may be used to selecting the most suitable variants. The MCA8 is determined for solving decision-making problems not only in the field of electrical power engineering.