Title :
Communication systems for Distribution Automation
Author :
Nordell, Daniel E.
Author_Institution :
Xcel Energy EMC, Minneapolis, MN
Abstract :
Distribution automation is an increasingly important function in the electricity delivery system. Distribution automation systems require increasingly sophisticated communication services. This paper reviews the history of SCADA communication systems, discusses the essential ingredients of a modern communication system, and reviews the characteristics of a number of current and emerging communication technologies which can be used to support distribution automation.
Keywords :
SCADA systems; power distribution; SCADA communication systems; communication systems; distribution automation systems; electricity delivery system; Automatic control; Automation; Business communication; Communications technology; Computerized monitoring; Control systems; Power system interconnection; Power system reliability; SCADA systems; Substations; Communication standards; Data communication; Digital communication; Power distribution control; Power system communication; Power system control;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2008. T&D. IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1903-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1904-3
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2008.4517284
