Title :
Power distribution automation and object-oriented agents
Author :
Sousa, O. ; Vale, Zita A. ; Ramos, Carlos ; Neve, Jose
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Engenharia Inf., Inst. Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
Abstract :
The use of information technologies within distribution utilities is increasing. However, a problem is emerging: traditional technologies cannot cope with large distribution automation systems based on heterogeneous sub-systems. To overcome this problem, we identify the need for systems integration, high-level co-operation protocols and powerful and flexible, yet robust, models of interaction. We describe a system architecture for distribution automation composed of object-oriented agents developed in different environments, interconnected using CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture)
Keywords :
distributed object management; object-oriented programming; power distribution control; software agents; software architecture; CORBA; distribution utilities; heterogeneous subsystems; high-level cooperation protocols; information technologies; interaction models; object-oriented agents; power distribution automation; system architecture; systems integration; Automation; Computer architecture; Costs; Distributed computing; Object oriented modeling; Power distribution; Power industry; Power system modeling; Protocols; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems and Allied Technologies, 2000. Proceedings. Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brighton
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6400-7
DOI :
10.1109/KES.2000.885815
