"A Model For Adding New Depots for Emergency Power Restoration"
Proceedings of the 1999 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI),
New Orleans, LA, Nov. 20-23, pp. 876-878, 1999.
by Wang, S., B.R. Sarker, L. Mann, Jr., and E. Triantaphyllou
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to develop a depot location model
to manage the resources needed for the power restoration efficiently and
economically in an area affected by a disaster. The problem adds new depot(s)
to an area where some depots already exist. This decision-making trades off whether
or not it is necessary to establish new depots. A mathematical model for both
cases are developed on an incremental basis as the problems become complex and new
scenarios become apparent in capturing the more general aspect of the problem. An optimal
solution strategy is presented following each problem. The results show that the
optimal model can be used in power restoration management.
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