Advanced decentralised control system for MV/LV distribution system

• Published in: 14th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 1997 - Distributing Power for the Millennium) pp. 4.11.1 - 4.11.5
• Main Authors: Lorito, F, Mariani, M, Viaro, F
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: London IEE 1997
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Control engineering computing; Control of electric power systems; Distribution networks; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Electrical power engineering; Exact sciences and technology; Multivariable control systems; Operation. Load control. Reliability; Power engineering computing; Power networks and lines; Power system management, operation and economics; MV/LV distribution system; intelligent control; distribution networks; circuit-breakers; SCADA systems; advanced decentralised control system; field-buses; decentralised control; power system control; intelligent control devices; switchboards; Automation; Control center; Electrical network; Decentralized control; Distribution network
• ISBN: 9780852966747; 0852966741
• ISSN: 0537-9989
• DOI: 10.1049/cp:19970561

Decentralised control systems for the automation of MV and LV electrical distribution networks are today possible thanks to the availability of more and more powerful intelligent devices. These devices are integrated in circuit-breakers and switchboards. Intelligent devices are directly connected via field-buses and can communicate with each other. The paper describes how to carry out the automation required by the distribution network using intelligent devices. This goal can be achieved without the use of a centralised controller. As a consequence, it is possible to save resources, improve quality, reduce design and engineering time and increase power system flexibility. (5 pages)