Latest developments in integrated hydro power plant and substationcontrol systems

摘要

Increased emphasis is being placed on more efficient and costeffective ways to operate power plants and substations. A new generationof integrated control systems, unifying the advantages of conventionalcontrol concepts with the latest technology in data processing anddistributed automation is offering new benefits to the power utility.The author discusses the concepts of integrated control systems,economy, safety, and availability. Practical examples arediscussed