Title :
Benefits of distribution automation
Author :
Smallwood, Cameron L. ; Wennermark, Jared
Author_Institution :
United Cooperative Services in Cleburne, Cleburne, TX, USA
Abstract :
It is the intent of this review to demonstrate some of the benefits of distribution system automation. It should be clear through the evidence presented that United has been successful at implementing DA technologies in several ways to benefit its members. In fact, because of this success, United is proactively pursuing newer technologies for its future DA plans. In so doing, United will continue finding ways to keep reliability, availability, and overall member satisfaction at the highest level of industry standards.
Keywords :
SCADA systems; power distribution reliability; power engineering computing; SCADA; United Cooperative Services; distribution system automation; electric distribution system; industry standards; Automatic control; Availability; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Power system planning; Reliability; SCADA systems; Substation automation; Switches; Urban areas;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2009.934970
