Title :
Why 64 bit computers in the control room? [Power industry]
Author :
Haigh, David ; Adams, Wayne
Abstract :
RISC-based 64-bit microprocessor technologies are available today in scaleable form factors and systems that are being implemented in distributed control systems and SCADA systems for the power industry. Using this new technology within the video display units for the control room console enables new and advanced methods to monitor the power grid. The 64-bit RISC technology, coupled with open and standard technologies such as PCI and VME buses, provides a modular approach to construct systems with large computing power and high bandwidth to handle and manipulate interactive multimedia and advanced communication technologies. This article discusses technologies that have emerged to benefit the control room operator and SCADA suppliers.
Keywords :
power system control; 64 bit; PCI bus; RISC-based 64-bit microprocessor technologies; SCADA systems; VMEbus; advanced communication technologies; bandwidth; computing power; control room console; distributed control systems; interactive multimedia; modular approach; open technologies; power grid monitoring; power industry; scaleable form factors; standard technologies; video display units; Power system control;
Journal_Title :
Computing & Control Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/cce:19960606
