Enabling Next-generation Grid Automation and Control

摘要

Electric power distribution systems historically have incorporated little automation. Power equipment, after being installed along a feeder, was expected to function independently with occasional manual adjustments. Capacitor banks might attempt to compensate for reactive loads based on time of day and day of week. Reclosers would attempt to close a set number of times before locking out. Linemen would drive along feeders to read faulted circuit indicators. Such was the state of grid automation - there wasn't much.