The scope of this project includes:

Stage 1: Development of a basic proof-of-concept statistical demand modelling tool. This will model loads based on DDS Tags, and provide Validation day Scaling Factors for two example networks. This will include both standard model output (in the form of Scaling Factors) and detailed node-by-node diagnostic data, which together will allow assessment to determine if there is value in further developing the scaling model for use in the business. If the assessment of these example networks is that the model produces usable results in principle, the project will proceed to Stage 2, described below.

Stage 2: Development of a functioning prototype spreadsheet including both demand modelling and scaling functionality.

Benefits

Success of this project will be the development of a new peak demand model that is proven to be consistent and readily applicable to network models.