Spatial analysis of electrical power plants in Iraq using the techniques of geographic information systems GIS

Abstract

The aim of the study is to study the spatial distribution of electric power stations within the governorates of Iraq, except for (Kurdistan Region stations for lack of data), to reach the goal of the research was based on a set of statistical equations and quantitative maps as well as the use of statistical SPSS program in order to support maps from the statistical side to reach the accuracy The largest in the representation of maps, as well as the data of the Electricity Authority of the stations and by the Iraqi provinces, and will be highlighted the practical side to demonstrate the extent of the flexibility of information systems software and its characterization in the representation of geographical phenomena and spatial analysis.                                                             

The geographical distribution of the electric power stations in the study area showed that 50% of the total electric power stations are spread within one standard distance, at a distance of 237,000 km 2 and 100% of the total stations are spread within two standard distances, which confirms the phenomenon's concentration and non-propagation, The distribution of the phenomenon is that the direction of the distribution of the phenomenon is in the direction of the north - west - south - east, ie with the direction of the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which explains the spread of stations on the banks of those rivers as well as the need for water of those rivers for cooling operations .