Role of distribution automation in restoration of distribution systems after emergencies

Author

Pahwa, Anil

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Kansas State Univ., Manhattan, KS, USA

Volume

1

fYear

2001

fDate

15-19 July 2001

Firstpage

737

Abstract

Remote-controlled sectionalizers provide a simple and cost-effective way to automate distribution systems. These sectionalizers speed up isolation of faulted sections and restoration of unfaulted sections through alternate routes. They are also useful for step-by-step restoration of distribution systems following extended outages. The main focus of this presentation is to show that the order of switching has a significant influence on the total time needed to restore the system without violating the loading limits of the substation transformer. Future issues crucial for advancement of this research are also identified.

Keywords

power distribution control; power distribution faults; power system restoration; switching; telecontrol; transformer substations; cold load pickup; distribution automation; distribution systems restoration; extended outages; faulted section isolation; loading limits; remote-controlled sectionalizers; substation transformer; switching order; Aggregates; Companies; Heat pumps; Large-scale systems; Power distribution; Power industry; Power system reliability; Power system restoration; Substation automation; Uncertainty;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, 2001

Conference_Location

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7173-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PESS.2001.970136

Filename

970136