Activities in Iraq

Power Loss Reduction for Distribution Networks

The power sector in Iraq has seriously deteriorated due to conflicts, lack of investment, insufficient operation and maintenance (O&M), and looting since the outbreak of the past wars. Total installed power capacity was 9,295 MW in 1990, but about 70 percent of the total capacity was damaged during the 1991 Gulf war. Although it once recovered to the 4,000 MW level thanks to the Oil for Food Programme assisted by the United Nations, it again dropped to 3,300 MW during the last conflict.

Reconstruction work by various donor agencies started just after the conflict however, the generation capacity is still hovering around the pre-war level. Serious security constraints and repeated sabotages have been major reasons for sluggish reconstruction progress. As a result, Iraqi citizens are suffering from frequent load shedding every day.

It is reported that the total power loss in Iraq is 33% in 1990 and power loss in transmission and distribution is assumed to be 26%. Considering the fact that the power supply only satisfies about the half of the demand, the impact of this loss is significant.

Through this program, Iraqi engineers learn the theories of power loss and practical know-how of loss reduction.

The purposes of this program are to:
(1) Study present status and issues of power loss,
(2) Understand theories and measures for power loss reduction,
(3) Propose a strategy and a guideline for power loss reduction

• Training Title: Power Loss Reduction for Distribution Networks
• Partner Institute: National Electric Power Company

1^st Stage:

• Duration: 5 ~ 21 Dec 2006
• Number of Participants: 16

2^nd Stage:

• Duration: 11 ~ 22 Mar 2007
• Number of Participants: 16

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