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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Pacific Gas and Electric Company"”.
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Predictive earthquake damage modeling for natural gas distribution infrastructure
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) operates and maintains 48,000 miles of natural gas pipeline, serving over 4.3 million customer accounts. Along with water, electric power, and transportation services, these lifelines serve critical functions throughout multiple communities. Considering …
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Wires-down predictive modeling and preventative measures optimization
In 2012, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) identified overhead wires-down failure events as an important metric for safety and reliability. These events occur when power lines contact the ground and are caused by a host of reasons including trees falling on wires, animals creating …
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Wave Energy Converter Performance Modeling and Cost of Electricity Assessment
… potential of converting ocean waves into clean electricity. Numerous applications have been submitted for the permitting of such renewable energy projects; however the profitability, practicability, and survivability have yet to be proven. Wave energy conversion technology has steadily matured …