DocumentCode
3009698
Title
Distribution system analysis and the future Smart Grid
Author
Arritt, R.F. ; Dugan, R.C.
Author_Institution
EPRI, Knoxville, TN, USA
fYear
2011
fDate
10-13 April 2011
Abstract
The “Smart Grid” refers to various efforts to modernize the power grid through the application of alternate sources of energy and intelligent devices. The present national interest in Smart Grid applications has generated many questions concerning the role of distribution engineering in the future. What features do utility engineers need in distribution system analysis tools to support the future Smart Grid? This paper will discuss some relevant EPRI research in this area that focuses on selected issues related to Smart Grid analysis relevant to rural utilities. The essential characteristics of distribution system analysis tools to support analysis of these issues are discussed.
Keywords
distribution networks; smart power grids; EPRI research; distribution engineering; distribution system analysis; intelligent device; power grid; rural utility; smart grid; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Data models; Integrated circuit modeling; Load modeling; Smart grids; Voltage control; Power Distribution System Analysis; Smart grid;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location
Chattanooga, TN
ISSN
0734-7464
Print_ISBN
978-1-61284-057-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/REPCON.2011.5756725
Filename
5756725
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