Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
http://www.Word-to-PDF-Converter.net
Distribution automation (DA) optimizes a utility’s operations and directly improves the reliability
of its distribution power system. Adding targeted distribution automation capabilities can be
economical when they are an extension of your existing SCADA investments and the
communication infrastructure. The success or failure of an automation program hinges on proper
selection of equipment and communications to seamlessly integrate data into the utility control
room. The key is to choose equipment that leverages your current assets wherever possible. With
the latest in high speed communication technology, there has never been a better time for utilities
to extend their automation beyond the substation.
Power System Engineering, Inc. (PSE) has years of experience designing a wide range of DA
applications and systems for utilities, such as applications that include automatic sectionalizing
and SCADA controlled switching. Known for our experience with automation projects and power
delivery planning, PSE understands both the benefits and the technology involved with DA. Some
of the services PSE can provide include:
· Evaluating the present status of the utility’s communications infrastructure and designing a
DA system that leverages current assets to provide the most cost-effective solution.
· Providing hands-on system configuration and integration services that include independent
third-party site acceptance testing (SAT) to verify that the system was delivered as
advertised by the supplier.
· Developing business models and designing volt/VAR applications that save the utility
operational costs.
Most utilities want to reduce customer complaints, outage lengths, and crew response to outages.
Until recently, DA has been thought to be beneficial only for large urban utilities. Today, with the
advances made in communication media, DA can be successfully installed in many utilities, even
rural systems, providing immediate payback in member satisfaction and reduced operating
expenses. Utilities using DA can achieve:
· Significant reduction outage time for customers, with minimal circuit reconfiguration
resulting in improved reliability indices.
( Word to PDF Converter - Unregistered )
http://www.Word-to-PDF-Converter.net
· Reduction in travel time to remote locations, reducing fuel and labor costs.
· Information reported back to the office immediately, providing a clearer picture of what is
happening in the field.
· Training utility personnel on specific DA operations and the best way to utilize the
information retrieved by the system.
· Limiting the risk of capital equipment procurement by creating the specifications needed
for a DA system, writing RFIs and RFPs with utility-favorable terms and conditions,
evaluating vendor bids, timing implementation, and integration to other systems
(Geographic Information System (GIS), SCADA, dispatch, Advanced Metering
Infrastructure (AMI), Outage Management System (OMS)); all in a manner that saves the
utility money and time.