Electric cooperatives and distribution automation-a survey

Author

Gordon, Martin E. ; Redmon, John R.

Author_Institution

Nat. Rural Electric Cooperative Assoc., Washington, DC, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

28-30 Apr 1991

Abstract

Results are presented of a survey conducted in the summer of 1989 of all NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) member systems on their experience with distribution automation and their plans for the future. The survey revealed a considerable interest by the cooperative segment of the US power industry in distribution automation. Cost, however, is the key factor that will determine whether this interest will turn into implementation. The survey also revealed that a moderate number of cooperatives now have distribution SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition). It also uncovered some clear patterns among cooperatives in the perceived performance of, and preference for, communication systems for distribution SCADA and distribution automation

Keywords

SCADA systems; distribution networks; NRECA; National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; SCADA; US power industry; distribution automation; electric cooperatives; supervisory control and data acquisition; Automatic control; Automation; Communication system control; Communication system operations and management; Costs; Engineering management; Filling; Postal services; Power industry; SCADA systems;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Rural Electric Power Conference, 1991. Papers Presented at the 35th Annual Conference

Conference_Location

Dearborn, MI

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0059-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/REPCON.1991.153079

Filename

153079