Distribution Operations - Power System Functions

Overview of Distribution Operations Functions

Distribution operations are becoming increasing automated in response to demands for higher reliability, improved power quality, lower costs, market demand response capabilities, and the rapid increase in interconnected Distributed Energy Resources (DER), along with the new enabling technologies.

• Overview of Advanced Distribution Automation (ADA)

• Data Acquisition and Control (DAC) *
  
• Distribution Operation Modeling and Analysis (DOMA) *
  
• Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration (FLIR) *
  
• Distribution System Contingency Analysis (CA)
  
• Multi-level Feeder Reconfiguration (MFR)
  
• Relay Protection Re-coordination (RPR)
• Voltage and Var Control (VVC) *
  
• Pre-arming of Remedial Action Schemes (RAS)
  
• Coordination of Emergency Actions
  
• Coordination of Restorative Actions
  
• Intelligent Alarm Processing
  

* Descriptions include detailed steps.