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Planning and Analysis Tools to Evaluate Distribution Automation Implementation and Benefits

Planning and Analysis Tools to Evaluate Distribution Automation Implementation and Benefits. Anil Pahwa Kansas State University Power Systems Conference Clemson University March 2005. History of Distribution Automation. The concept originated in the 70s

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Planning and Analysis Tools to Evaluate Distribution Automation Implementation and Benefits

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  1. Planning and Analysis Tools to Evaluate Distribution Automation Implementation and Benefits Anil Pahwa Kansas State University Power Systems Conference Clemson University March 2005

  2. History of Distribution Automation • The concept originated in the 70s • Use evolving computer and communications technology to improve operating performance • A few small pilot projects • Several major pilot projects in the 80s • Some large and many small projects in the 90s

  3. DA at Crossroads • Difficult to justify using hard cost/benefit numbers • Business uncertainties due to deregulation and restructuring • Consolidation and focus on cutting operating expenses • Equipment reliability and obsolescence

  4. Renewed Interest in DA • Emergence of new technologies • New measuring devices and sensors • Powerful and refined communications equipment • Highly advanced computing equipment • Advanced power electronics • Advanced protection equipment

  5. Drivers for Advanced DA • Enhancements in efficiency, reliability, and quality • Performance-based rates • Sensitive loads • Need to do more with less

  6. Advanced Automation Devices • Perform multiple tasks • Data logging • Control • Protection • Intelligence • Cost of these devices must be allocated to different functions

  7. Value of Reliability and Quality • Different customers need different levels of reliability and quality • Power quality parks • Potential customers and their willingness to pay higher rates for premium service

  8. Probabilistic Nature of Failures • Failures on distribution systems are random • Several factors increase the probability of failure • Trees, wind, lightning, animals • Map effects of these factors to identify feeders with higher probability of failure • Target these feeders for automation

  9. Analysis Tools • Real-time analysis for fast decisions • Distribution state estimator • Input data • System topology • Parameters of system components • Status of switches and breakers • Other measured data

  10. Computational Intelligence • Central vs. Distributed • Data transmission bottlenecks • Distributed intelligence to alleviate bottlenecks • Hierarchical communication and computation • Balance between central and local

  11. New Sensors • Advances in sensor technology • New information • New applications • Lower cost with higher quantities

  12. Asset Management • Important for utilities • Enhance with advanced DA • Monitor condition • Manage real-time loading • Schedule maintenance • Increase utilization

  13. Advanced Communication Technology • Better communication equipment • Fiber optics • Radio • Satellite • Integrate the Internet • Appropriate media for the application

  14. Conclusions • Distribution Automation is entering a new era • More robust and reliable equipment • Higher computing power • Higher emphasis on reliability • Utilities must consider DA as a planning option • Advanced planning and analysis tools are needed for DA implementation

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