Automated distribution scheme speeds service restoration

摘要

The authors describe how, in January 1993, Lakeland Electric and Water (LEW) took on the design and construction of a new 12.47 kV automated distribution system for the Publix Supermarket industrial complex. The industrial complex in Lakeland, Florida, USA, totals 2 million square feet and houses a dairy processing plant, bakery, produce plant, delicatessen plant, data processing facility for Publix's entire retail network, purchasing department, as well as several maintenance facilities. The retail chain is LEW's largest customer with a peak demand of 15.5 MW and a load factor of 81%.