Monte Carlo method application to evaluate the infinite integrals of underground cable earth‐return path impedance

Abstract

Purpose

To find an easy and accurate method for evaluating the Pollaczek's integral in earth‐return path impedance calculation.

Design/methodology/approach

The Monte Carlo method of evaluating the Pollaczek's integral is introduced.

Findings

The Monte Carlo method is easy and accurate method for this computation.

Research limitations/implications

Using proposed method in cases of earth stratification.

Practical implications

The proposed method can be used in power system transient software.

Originality/value

The proposed method introduces a computation method for calculation of Pollaczek's integral which is valuable for power engineers.

Citation

Vahidi, B., Hemmatian, B. and Hosseinian, S.H. (2008), "Monte Carlo method application to evaluate the infinite integrals of underground cable earth‐return path impedance", COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 27 No. 6, pp. 1438-1450. https://doi.org/10.1108/03321640810905882