The benefits of a distribution automation system using the utility communications architecture (UCA)

Author

Gilbert, Robert F. ; Goodin, James L. ; Nelson, Kathleen

Author_Institution

Valmet Autom. Inc., USA

fYear

1998

fDate

26-28 Apr 1998

Lastpage

42374

Abstract

The use of the utility communications architecture (UCA) in distribution automation projects has shown to be an effective method of reducing the cost of integration of equipment from different vendors. Furthermore, the protocols specified by UCA offer enhanced functionality not previously seen in the utility automation environment. The authors discuss the use of SCADA systems, DAIS (Database Access and Integration Services) and the Manufacturing Message Specification

Keywords

SCADA systems; data communication; distribution networks; local area networks; power system control; protocols; DAIS; Database Access and Integration Services; LAN; Manufacturing Message Specification; SCADA; cost reduction; distribution automation projects; distribution automation system; enhanced functionality; protocols; utility communications architecture; Automation; Bandwidth; Computer architecture; Cost function; Environmental economics; Local area networks; Open systems; Power generation economics; Power industry; Protocols;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Rural Electric Power Conference, 1998. Papers Presented at the 42nd Annual Conference

Conference_Location

St. Louis, MO

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4459-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/REPCON.1998.666952

Filename

666952