Wavelet-based fractal analysis of electrical power demand

Authors
Degaudenzi, ME Arizmendi, CM
Citation
Me. Degaudenzi et Cm. Arizmendi, Wavelet-based fractal analysis of electrical power demand, FRACTALS, 8(3), 2000, pp. 239-245
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
FRACTALS-COMPLEX GEOMETRY PATTERNS AND SCALING IN NATURE AND SOCIETY
ISSN journal
0218348X → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
239 - 245
Database
ISI
SICI code
0218-348X(200009)8:3<239:WFAOEP>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
We apply wavelet transform to study and compare the multifractal characteri stics of two electrical power demand time series, corresponding to a whole continent and a touristic city. The fluctuations in power demand associated with weather conditions or population will be different in both places. Fr actal analysis shows common characteristics such as the degree of persisten ce of power demand fluctuations or absence of chaos, as well as some slight differences.