DocumentCode :
2547157
Title :
Technological advancements in grid revitalization present and future
Author :
Madani, Vahid ; Solicito, Larry
Author_Institution :
Pacific Gas & Electr. Co., Oakland, CA
fYear :
2008
fDate :
20-24 July 2008
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
2
Abstract :
The grid has become an irreplaceable link between the consumer and the power station and maintaining grid integrity has become more of a priority. Power system protection and control (P&C) is an important enabler to meet the challenges of todaypsilas electrical grid. Evolutions in protection and restoration principles for interconnected power grids are made possible by the wide-area measurement systems. Real-time adjustment of protection systempsilas security-dependability is within reach given the advancements in technology and investments in communication systems infrastructures. Advanced measurement capabilities, analysis, and operational tools, as well as, application of technologies such as synchronized phasor measurement units (PMU) are imperative to tackle complex and dynamic power system phenomena (stability detection, reactive power management, load encroachment, protection equipment failures, etc.) that will continue to affect grid reliability in the 21st century. New technologies enable coordinated wide-area monitoring, protection, and control systems with pattern recognition and advance warning capabilities. Technology advances can be cost-effective solutions while offering user-friendly operational tools to system controllers and area coordinators. We will be addressing applications of modern technology to improve grid reliability in complex and multifaceted power system conditions.
Keywords :
power grids; power system control; power system interconnection; power system measurement; power system protection; power system reliability; power system restoration; communication systems infrastructures; dynamic power system phenomena; electrical grid; grid revitalization; interconnected power grids; multifaceted power system conditions; pattern recognition; power system control; power system protection; power system reliability; protection systems security-dependability; restoration principles; synchronized phasor measurement units; wide-area measurement systems; wide-area monitoring; Communication system control; Control systems; Phasor measurement units; Power generation; Power system dynamics; Power system management; Power system protection; Power system reliability; Power system restoration; Power system stability;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Conversion and Delivery of Electrical Energy in the 21st Century, 2008 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
ISSN :
1932-5517
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1905-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1932-5517
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2008.4596942
Filename :
4596942
Link To Document :
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