Backup control center design and implementation criteria

This presentation describes a "mirrored" two-control center architecture where each one of the two SCADA/EMS involved is able to operate in capacity of "primary system" without loss of data and functionality and with no impact on performance and other key attributes. The guiding principles and the conceptual overview of this architecture are addressed, and a number of key performance requirements are discussed. The approach presented herein can help utilities, consultants and system integrators design and implement utility information systems that can operate 24/7 without functional and performance degradation and virtually without loss of operational data.