Title :
Benefits of automatic Fault Detection, Isolation and Service Restoration on power distribution circuits
Author :
Craig, Dean ; Spare, John
Author_Institution :
ENMAX Power Corp., Calgary, AB, Canada
Abstract :
ENMAX Power Corporation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada has deployed an automatic Fault Detection, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FDIR) system to one third of its distribution circuits. The paper estimates the benefits to the utility and its customers captured by the system to date, and the benefits of further expansion of the system.
Keywords :
power distribution faults; power system restoration; Automatic Fault Detection Isolation and Service Restoration system; ENMAX Power Corporation; FDIR system; power distribution circuits; Automation; Circuit faults; Integrated circuit reliability; Interrupters; Loading; Switches; Distribution Automation; Electric Distribution; Fault Detection; Isolation; SCADA Systems; Service Restoration;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D), 2012 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1934-8
Electronic_ISBN :
2160-8555
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2012.6281662
