Utility layout design system
First Claim
1. A method for designing a distribution system for distributing a utility, to a plurality of lots in an area, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing lot data that defines the lots geographically, and storing the lot data in a computer in a geographic information system (GIS);
computer processing the lot data to produce actual siting data specifying a plurality of placement sites in the area for distribution devices, and storing the actual siting data in the computer;
mapping the lot and actual siting data into equivalent expert system data in a format suitable for processing by an expert system; and
computer processing the expert system data using an expert system to produce routing data specifying, for each lot, a route along which the lot can be connected to a distribution device.
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Abstract
A method of designing a utility distribution system. The method begins with lot data that geographically defines lots in an area to which the utility will be provided. The lot data is stored in a computer in a geographic information system (GIS). The lot data is then computer processed to determine routing data identifying a network of potential utility supply routes, and to produce site data identifying a plurality of placement sites for distribution devices such as transformers for an electrical distribution system. The routing and site data is also stored in the computer. The lot potential routing and site data is then mapped into equivalent expert system objects, and processed using an expert system to produce actual routing data specifying, for each lot, a route along which the lot can be connected to a distribution device, and the size of the required conductor. The routing data may then be mapped back into the GIS.
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1. A method for designing a distribution system for distributing a utility, to a plurality of lots in an area, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing lot data that defines the lots geographically, and storing the lot data in a computer in a geographic information system (GIS); computer processing the lot data to produce actual siting data specifying a plurality of placement sites in the area for distribution devices, and storing the actual siting data in the computer; mapping the lot and actual siting data into equivalent expert system data in a format suitable for processing by an expert system; and computer processing the expert system data using an expert system to produce routing data specifying, for each lot, a route along which the lot can be connected to a distribution device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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