Evaluation of a self healing distribution automation scheme on the isle of wight

The paper will describe the challenges and implementation of self healing distribution automation scheme implemented by Scottish and Southern Energy on the Isle of Wight in 2008. This involved the supply of equipment by S&C Electric Europe Ltd covering several 11KV feeder and substations. It will describe the equipment used that when combined offered a self healing real time solution to distribution networks and how this improves network reliability. It will discuss the products being used and the features chosen by Scottish and Southern energy to introduce a self healing real time alternative solution to conventional centralised Scada control to improve network performance. The S&C IntelliRupter pulse closer will be discussed along with how the patented pulse closing can be used to extend network life and restore networks even when there is a loss of communication. IntelliTEAM ii peer to peer communications and universal interface modules and their benefits and interface with existing equipment and Scada will be covered.