T-1 Long term transmission planning (1 year to 5 years ahead)
The Purpose of Long term transmission planning (1
year to 5 years ahead) function
is described below...
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.5 |
1.4 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
1.7 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Note: All items rate a 3 for configuration; Many legacy systems with, which to
interface
T-1.1 Long term load forecast
The Purpose of Long term load forecast function
is to schedule long-term transmission system capital
expenditures
directly involving
Substation IEDs
EMS/DMS databases
Load estimates
performing
Automatically collecting load data and trending the information to predict
future loadings on the transmission system
with key interfaces between
IEDs and EMS/DMS databases; EMS/DMS Databases and load forecasting tools;
forecasting tools and engineering
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN connections to the IEDs and LAN connections between the databases and the
load forecasting tools and engineering
with quality of service requirements of
Of accuracy of measurement and long term storage of load information
with security requirements of
Information integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Long term storage
Infrequent updates
And potential data sharing with other sources
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraint=2 connections to many legacy systems will be required; uncertainty,
as to where this function will be performed in the future
T-1.2 Forecast alternatives for generation sources (Probable market conditions)
The Purpose of Forecast alternatives for generation
sources (Probable market conditions) function
is to anticipate long term generation needs and to plan
back-up generation as may be needed due to loss of planned sources
directly involving
Substation IEDs
EMS/DMS databases
Load estimates
performing
Automatically collection of load data and trending the information to predict
future generation needs and to plan alternative sources
with key interfaces between
Substation IEDs and RTUs
A communication system
And EMS/generation scheduling software
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN connections to the IEDs and LAN connections between the databases and the
load forecasting tools and engineering
with quality of service requirements of
Of accuracy of measurement and long term storage of load information
with security requirements of
Information integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Long term storage
Infrequent updates
And potential data sharing with other sources
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.1) Long term load forecast above.
T-1.3 Plan transmission upgrades and additions (participation in ISO/RTO
expansion plan)
The Purpose of Plan transmission upgrades and
additions (participation in ISO/RTO expansion plan) function
is to
Determine
Based on results of long term forecasts
Future transmission system needs
directly involving
Results of the forcast model
System planning engineers
ISO
RTO
performing
Transmission planning for the system
with key interfaces between
System planning results
And Utility
ISO
And RTO planning engineers
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN connections between the results of the planning studies and any and all
involved parties
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with data management requirements of
Periodic updates
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.1) Long term load forecast above.
T-1.4 Plan automation of transmission system for SCADA , Equipment Monitoring,
and EMS
The Purpose of Plan automation of transmission
system for SCADA , Equipment Monitoring, and EMS function
is to
Determine
Based on results of long term forecasts
Future transmission system needs
directly involving
Substation IEDs
EMS/DMS databases
Load estimates
Planning engineers
performing
Analysis of requirements
with key interfaces between
Substation IEDs and RTUs
A communication system
And EMS/generation scheduling software
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN connections between the results of the planning studies and any and all
involved parties
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with data management requirements of
Periodic updates
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.1) Long term load forecast above.
T-1.5 Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities
The Purpose of Prepare long-term contracts with
Distribution Utilities function
is to
Set the operating guidelines for interfacing with distribution companies -
especially defining power requirements
Reactive power
And voltage levels
directly involving
The Transmission company and the distribibution companies
performing
Development of long term contracts
with key interfaces between
Transmission companies and distribution companies
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN communications between the parties involved
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with security requirements of
Information integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Periodic updates
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 Contract sensitive material - high security
T-1.5.1 Transmission voltage management
The Purpose of Transmission voltage management
function
is similar to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
T-1.5.2 Distribution reactive power support (power factor) in the D-T interface
The Purpose of Distribution reactive power support
(power factor) in the D-T interface function
is similar to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
T-1.5.3 T&D information exchange
The Purpose of T&D information exchange
function
is similar to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.5) Prepare long-term contracts with Distribution Utilities above.
T-1.6 Prepare emergency response planning, e.g. Ice Storm, Hurricane,
Catastrophic outages
The Purpose of Prepare emergency response planning,
e.g. Ice Storm, Hurricane, Catastrophic outages function
is to be prepared in case of catastrophic external
events
directly involving
System planners
Neigboring utilities
Governmental organizations
Operators
Field crews
performing
Update emergency response plan
with key interfaces between
Planners
Internal and external organizations
with communication configuration requirements of
Much face-to-face communication required
with quality of service requirements of
Must be available across the organization
At many redundant sites
with security requirements of
Confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Crossing organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems; awareness of the plan must be periodically refreshed
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
DataMgmt=2 large amount of data - some of, which may not exist in electronic
format; it may take 3-4 years for "as built" drawings to find their way into the
main engineering drawings
Constraints=2 no process exists today for this process
Security=2 drawings are sensitive documents
T-1.7 Ensure hard copies of all schematics, diagrams, relay settings are
available
The Purpose of Ensure hard copies of all schematics,
diagrams, relay settings are available function
is to
Permit local access to data vital to recovery
If online access is lost
directly involving
System planners
Operators
Field crews
performing
Distribute up-to-date drawings and settings to each site
with key interfaces between
Planners and remote sites
with communication configuration requirements of
Limited access to many sites
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
Large number of sites
with security requirements of
Data integrity
Authentication
with data management requirements of
Frequent updates; crossing organizational boundaries; large files; long-term
storage
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based system for distribution; low bandwidth to many sites; no
storage location available at many sites
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-1.6) Prepare emergency response planning, e.g. Ice Storm, Hurricane,
Catastrophic outages above.
T-1.8 Prepare inventory and personnel plans based on neighboring load, tie point
capacity, etc
The Purpose of Prepare inventory and personnel plans
based on neighboring load, tie point capacity, etc function
is to ensure all parts of the organization are aware of
contingency plans for catastrophic events
directly involving
System planners
Neigboring utilities
Governmental organizations
Operators
Field crews
performing
Update inventory
Shipment schedules
Emergency procedures
Personnel role definitions
with key interfaces between
Planners
Internal organization
External organizations
with communication configuration requirements of
Can use business IT environment
with quality of service requirements of
Large volumes (must be communicated to all members of the organization)
with security requirements of
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Crossing organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems; awareness of the plan must be periodically refreshed
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 dependent external organization for information exchange
Constraint=1 legacy process already in place
T-2 Medium-term planning (1 month to 1 year)
The Purpose of Medium-term planning (1 month to 1 year)
function
is described below...
with key interfaces between
Data collection IEDs and the load forcasting SW
with communication configuration requirements of
Automatic detection and configuration of load measuring devices
with quality of service requirements of
Relatively reliable and infrequent updates
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=2 location of implementation may change; line of demarcation is not
defined yet
T-2.1 Forecast annual load
The Purpose of Forecast annual load
function
is to gather short term historical load information to
form the basis of estimating loading for the coming year
directly involving
Historical data and load forecasting supplement by market data (load bid data
provided by load serving entities)
performing
Data collection
Load forcast processing and automatic allocation of required generation
resources
with key interfaces between
Database information and the load forecasting SW
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN connection
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with security requirements of
Data integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Long term storage
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-2) Medium-term planning (1 month to 1 year) above.
T-2.2 Consider probable generation sources
The Purpose of Consider probable generation sources
function
is to gather short term historical load information to
form the basis of estimating loading for the coming year
directly involving
Historical data and load forecasting supplement by market data (load bid data
provided by load serving entities)
performing
Data collection
Load forcast processing and automatic allocation of required generation
resources
with key interfaces between
Database information and the load forecasting SW
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN connection
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with security requirements of
Data integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Long term storage
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-2) Medium-term planning (1 month to 1 year) above.
T-2.3 Equipment and Line Maintenance
The Purpose of Equipment and Line Maintenance
function
is to
Schedule maintenance either on a periodic basis or
Through equipment monitoring
On a Just in Time basis
directly involving
Maintenance schedules
Equipment monitoring equipment
And maintenance crews
performing
Periodic or optimized automatic maintenance scheduling
with key interfaces between
Maintenance database
Power equipment
Diagnostic monitoring equipment
And scheduling software
with communication configuration requirements of
Auto detection and configuration and exception based status communication
with quality of service requirements of
Relatively reliable and infrequent updates
with security requirements of
Data integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Interface with the asset management database
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=2 Access to types and location of spares is sensitive information
T-2.4 Calculate system utilization based on forecast load and nameplate ratings
The Purpose of Calculate system utilization based on
forecast load and nameplate ratings function
is to provide estimate of the remaining capacity in the
system in order to determine where new capacity is needed; prevent overloading
and failures; report capacity to regulatory bodies
directly involving
Equipment engineer
Market analysts
Business leaders
Equipment vendors (through specifications)
SCADA/EMS system
Remote devices
Field equipment
performing
Calculate and report utilization; identify weak or overloaded areas requiring
attention
with key interfaces between
Equipment engineers and market forecasters; field equipment and forecasting
software
with security requirements of
Data integrity
Confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Crossing organizational boundaries
with constraints of
New process in many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraint=2 New process for many organizations
T-2.5 Schedule maintenance operations - time-based
The Purpose of Schedule maintenance operations -
time-based function
is to prevent failure of equipment while online; meet
warranty requirements
directly involving
Equipment engineer
Equipment vendor (usually through specifications)
performing
Update maintenance schedule
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-2.6 Schedule maintenance operations - predictive, based on data and models
The Purpose of Schedule maintenance operations - predictive,
based on data and models function
is to predict and prevent failure of equipment while
online; optimize usage of equipment
directly involving
Equipment engineer
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote devices
Field equipment
performing
Update maintenance schedule
with key interfaces between
Field devices and predictive maintenance software
with communication configuration requirements of
Most sites slow serial access only
with quality of service requirements of
Frequency low but could be large volumes of data once deployment becomes common
with security requirements of
Data integrity; authentication
with data management requirements of
Large databases; long-term storage
with constraints of
Often no communications system or process in place; sensors in place have low
communications capabilities
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 large amounts of data
Constraint=3 Predictive maintenance is at an early stage from many points of
view: utility awareness
Process and infrastructure deployment
Communications capability of devices
T-2.7 Schedule equipment replacement - based on age of equipment
The Purpose of Schedule equipment replacement - based on age
of equipment function
is to prevent failure of equipment while online
directly involving
Equipment engineer
performing
Update replacement schedule
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-2.8 Schedule equipment replacement - predictive, based on data and models
The Purpose of Schedule equipment replacement - predictive,
based on data and models function
is to predict and prevent failure of equipment while
online; optimize usage of equipment
directly involving
Equipment engineer
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote devices
Field equipment
performing
Update replacement schedule
with key interfaces between
Field devices and predictive maintenance software
with communication configuration requirements of
Most sites slow serial access only
with quality of service requirements of
Frequency low but could be large volumes of data once deployment becomes common
with security requirements of
Data integrity; authentication
with data management requirements of
Large databases; long-term storage
with constraints of
Often no communications system or process in place; sensors in place have low
communications capabilities
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 diverse data sources
Larger data bases
Long term storage
Constraints=3 Predictive maintenance is at an early stage from many points of
view: utility awareness
Process and infrastructure deployment
Communications capability of devices
T-2.9 Schedule equipment replacement - based on contingency scenarios
The Purpose of Schedule equipment replacement - based on
contingency scenarios function
is to prevent failure of equipment while online; prevent
cascading failures by applying worst-case scenarios to the entire system
directly involving
Equipment engineer; emergency planner
performing
Update replacement schedule
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-2.10 Schedule spare distribution, ensure sufficient at each site
The Purpose of Schedule spare distribution, ensure
sufficient at each site function
is to ensure quick recovery from unexpected failures
directly involving
Equipment engineer
Equipment vendors
Field crews
performing
Update inventory
Shipment schedules
with data management requirements of
Large databases; timely access; crossing organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Legacy paper-based systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 archiving lots of data
Constraints=2 Automating this process presents challenges - mostly paper based
today
T-2.11 Revise contracts with Distribution Utilities
The Purpose of Revise contracts with Distribution Utilities
function
is to adjust contract goals based upon feedbace from performance
to date
directly involving
Transmission companies
Distribution companies
Historical information
Market conditions
performing
Contract evaluation and revision
with key interfaces between
Contracted parties
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN communications between the parties involved
with quality of service requirements of
Data accuracy
with security requirements of
Information integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Periodic updates
with constraints of
Interface with legacy systems and databases
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=2 contracts are sensitive material
T-3 Operational planning (1 day to 1 month)
The Purpose of Operational planning (1 day to 1
month) function
is described below...
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=2 many people working with sensitive load data and back and forth data
transmission
DB Mgmt=2 working with lots of historical data
Constraints=2 interfacing with multiple legacy databases from multiple utilities
The rating for Constraints
does not match the comment (=1). -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-3.1 Short-term load forecast
The Purpose of Short-term load forecast function
is to
provide operations personnel and market participants with the expected load from
1 day to a month in
The load forecast is used by operations personnel in predicting network
conditions and in determining generation needs for meeting load and
The load forecast is used by market participants in determining or predicting
bid prices and demand for the current time and future
directly involving
Historical data and load forecasting supplement by market data (load bid data
provided by load serving entities)
performing
Accurate load forecast
with key interfaces between
The Market Agents Information System to retrieve load bids from load serving
entities
And to the EMS system for use by Network applications
And operational planning tools
with security requirements of
Required permission, that imposed by the market interface
with data management requirements of
Historically archived for reproducibility for billing &accounting
Billing dispute - post the official load forecast to the market information
system for use by market participants
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-3) Operational planning (1 day to 1 month) above.
T-3.2 Short-term generation alternatives based on annual maintenance plan and
market conditions
The Purpose of Short-term generation alternatives
based on annual maintenance plan and market conditions function
is to
Operational planning tools provide operations personnel and market participants
with information used in determining the best economics for planning maintenance
down-
These tools are also used by some market operators to determine who has been
selected to participate in the market for each time slice in the operational
planning study as well as predicting how they will
For power brokers, a prediction on how much energy will be purchased from them
for a particular hour when they have been selected to participate for that hour
directly involving
Market participants to replace no shows in the market (energy
Reserve
Regulation
Voltage support
And possible black start )
performing
Generation supply to meet the needs of market
with key interfaces between
The real-time SCADA database for actual market conditions
And the look ahead schedules for the list of market participants, as well, as
other market bids used in determining replacement energy for those participants,
that don't meet their awarded commitments
with security requirements of
Security encryption and password protection
with data management requirements of
Historically archived for reproducibility for billing &accounting
Billing dispute - post the official accepted generation bids to the market
information system for use by market participants
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-3) Operational planning (1 day to 1 month) above.
T-3.3 Planned outage management
The Purpose of Planned outage management
function
is to
Operational planning tools provide operations personnel and market participants
with information used in determining the best economics for planning maintenance
down-
These tools are also used by some market operators to determine who has been
selected to participate in the market for each time slice in the operational
planning study as well as predicting how they will
For power brokers, a prediction on how much energy will be purchased from them
for a particular hour when they have been selected to participate for that hour
directly involving
Transmission owners and market participants
performing
Market evaluation - determine the chosen market participants based on evaluated
price, which is impacted by the topology of the network, as determined by outage
management
with key interfaces between
The look-ahead LMP prices and load forecasts used to determine the economics
regarding planned outages
with security requirements of
Security encryption and password protection for the input of the data -
electrical security of the network would then be determine by the ISO (no
voltage or power flow violation)
with data management requirements of
Historically archived outage data
Market participants for risk and bid strategy analysis
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-3) Operational planning (1 day to 1 month) above.
T-3.4 Operators determine needed transmission outages
The Purpose of Operators determine needed
transmission outages function
is to
Operational planning tools provide operations personnel and market participants
with information regarding the impacts of unplanned transmission outages via
short-term planning
Impacts may include changes in energy demand, energy market price, or changes in
congestion costs
directly involving
Operators
SCADA real time database
Field RTUs
performing
Real time outage (un-planned)
with key interfaces between
the online EMS system for evaluating and controlling transmission outages as
they
Additionally, operations personnel have access to planned outage information
obtained from the Market Agents Information System
with security requirements of
Electrical security of the network would then be determined by the ISO (no
voltage or power flow violation)
with data management requirements of
Historically archived to reproduce actual condition for billing accounting and
billing dispute - post official results for market participants
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-3) Operational planning (1 day to 1 month) above.
T-3.5 Planners/operators perform load analysis of substation equipment based on
data
The Purpose of Planners/operators perform load
analysis of substation equipment based on data function
is to determine which substation equipment can be
temporarily overloaded in order to facilitate the planned outage
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS tools
Substation devices
Substation equipment
performing
Retrieve current load; compare to nameplate specs; determine utilization;
determine maintenance state of devices based on condition monitoring data;
display alternate choices
with key interfaces between
EMS/SCADA and substation devices; possibly EMS and SCADA if they are separate
with communication configuration requirements of
Gather data from multiple substations
with quality of service requirements of
Within seconds
But not necessarily 1 second
with security requirements of
Integrity
Authentication
with data management requirements of
None
with constraints of
Existing sensors are compute-constrained; existing software may not be prepared
to take condition monitoring data, as input
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=1 much new data being brought in
Constraint=3 Integrating condition monitoring into a planned outage is a new
process in most organizations
T-3.6 Operators submit transmission outages and constraints to RTO/ISO
The Purpose of Operators submit transmission outages and
constraints to RTO/ISO function
is to Operational planning tools such as an Equipment Outage
Scheduler or a Transmission Switching Application Scheduler provide operations
personnel and the market participants detailed information needed to predict
network topology in advance
directly involving
Transmission owners and market participants
performing
Market evaluation - determined the chosen market participants based on evaluated
price, which is impacted by the topology of the network, as determined by outage
management
with key interfaces between
The RTO/ISO to provide real-time and look-ahead transmission outage information,
as well, as real-time and look-ahead device limit information
with security requirements of
Security encryption and password protection for the input of the data -
electrical security of the network would then be determined by the ISO (no
voltage or power flow violation)
with data management requirements of
Historically archived outage data
Market participants for risk and bid strategy analysis
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-3) Operational planning (1 day to 1 month) above.
T-3.7 Dynamic equipment capacity - change write-up
The Purpose of Dynamic equipment capacity - change
write-up function
is to acquire nameplate specifications on substation
equipment to determine overload capacity
directly involving
Operator
Equipment engineer
performing
Retrieve nameplate data for concerned devices
with key interfaces between
EMS/SCADA and maintenance database
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Within seconds
Possibly minutes
with security requirements of
Integrity
Authentication
with data management requirements of
Large databases of recent condition monitoring analysis; may cross
organizational boundaries
with constraints of
New process in many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.6 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=2 high availability
Data Mgmt=2 long time (50 years) history data
Constraints=3 new applications; new models
T-3.8 Protection engineer, to alter relay settings
The Purpose of Protection engineer, to alter relay settings
function
is to alter protection settings to compensate for planned outage
directly involving
Operator
Protection engineer
performing
Determine whether protection settings need to be changed; update settings if
necessary
with key interfaces between
EMS/SCADA and protection modelling software or protection engineer
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Within seconds
Possibly minutes
with security requirements of
Integrity
Authentication
with data management requirements of
Large databases of settings; may cross organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Existing process is manual or verbal?
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.6 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 settings should only be issued by an authorized protection engineer
Data Mgmt=2 interface with remote relay database
Constraints=3 Process may not be automated; organization boundaries presently
prevent implementation (most managers want someone on site to verify settings);
infrastructure does not presently exist
T-4 Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS)
The Purpose of Real-time normal operator actions (Using
SCADA/EMS) function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Config=2 transition from serial to LAN/WAN & variety of media; heterogenious
environment
Qos=2 high availability; high accuracy
Security=2 Securing this data over legacy media-and-compute constrained systems
may be challenging and controls
Data Mgmt=2 archiving and forensics
Constraints=2 interface with legacy systems
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
Note: these ratings apply on a-z unless specifically noted
T-4.1 SCADA system monitors transmission system
The Purpose of SCADA system monitors transmission
system function
is to
Provide operations personnel with state estimation to validate the quality of
the SCADA
Maintains bus load forecast via adaptive update from state estimator solution
directly involving
SCADA
Schedule information
performing
Validate the quality of SCADA telemetry and generate a base case for further
network analysis
with key interfaces between
The online EMS system, which contains network applications, that provide state
estimation and automatically updates/maintains the historical bus load forecasts
with security requirements of
Telemetry data and scheduled information (load forecast
Accepted generation bids
Outage management schedules)
with data management requirements of
Historical archived state estimate solution - share estimated value with the
ISO/RTO
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-4.2 Monitor plant state (open/close)
The Purpose of Monitor plant state (open/close)
function
is to Inform operator of current picture of all switch
and breaker positions so the operator can take action when failures occur
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote IEDs
performing
Display open or closed position
with key interfaces between
SCADA to EMS; SCADA to IEDs
with communication configuration requirements of
Any or none of those listed
with quality of service requirements of
Typically within 1 second; must not lose any changes of state; data timestamped
within 1 ms; high volumes due to number of devices monitored
with security requirements of
Information integrity and authenticitiy
with data management requirements of
Frequent updates to historical Sequence of Events log
Distribution of this data is becoming much more widespread
Crossing organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Large number of legacy systems; often compute-constrained or media-constrained
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.1) SCADA system monitors transmission system above.
T-4.3 Monitor system activity and load (current, voltage, frequency, energy)
The Purpose of Monitor system activity and load
(current, voltage, frequency, energy) function
is to Inform operator of curent load on any given
component of the power system so the operator can re-route traffic intelligently
when necessary
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote IEDs
performing
Display current load
with key interfaces between
SCADA to EMS; SCADA to IEDs
with communication configuration requirements of
Any or none of those listed
with quality of service requirements of
Typically within 5 seconds; high volumes due to number of devices monitored
with security requirements of
Information integrity and authenticitiy
with data management requirements of
Frequent updates although only recent data is usually of importance
More demand for historical energy data recently
Beginning to cross organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Large number of legacy systems; often compute-constrained or media-constrained
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.1) SCADA system monitors transmission system above.
T-4.4 Monitor equipment condition (overheat, overload, battery level, capacity)
The Purpose of Monitor equipment condition
(overheat, overload, battery level, capacity) function
is to Inform operator of current or imminent equipment
failures so the operator can re-route power around the failed equipment
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote IEDs
performing
Display alarm condition
with key interfaces between
SCADA to EMS; SCADA to IEDs
with communication configuration requirements of
Any or none of those listed
with quality of service requirements of
Within 1 second or sooner; large numbers of devices
with security requirements of
Information integrity and authenticitiy
with data management requirements of
Historical record required
with constraints of
Large number of legacy systems; often compute-constrained or media-constrained
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.3) Monitor system activity and load (current, voltage, frequency, energy)
above.
T-4.5 Monitor environmental (fire, smoke, temperature, sump level) and Monitor
security (door alarm, intrusion, cyber attack)
The Purpose of Monitor environmental (fire, smoke,
temperature, sump level) and Monitor security (door alarm, intrusion, cyber
attack) function
is to Inform operator of emergencies so the operator can
dispatch help
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS system
Remote IEDs
Field crews
Emergency response teams
performing
Display alarm condition
with key interfaces between
Handling may lead to dispatch of field crews or calling emergency response teams
with communication configuration requirements of
Any or none of those listed
with quality of service requirements of
Within 1 second or sooner; large numbers of devices
with security requirements of
Information integrity and authenticitiy
with data management requirements of
Historical record required
with constraints of
Large number of legacy systems; often compute-constrained or media-constrained
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.3) Monitor system activity and load (current, voltage, frequency, energy)
above.
T-4.6 Monitor security records (audio/video recording)
The Purpose of Monitor security records (audio/video
recording) function
is to
Allow operators or external security agencies to determine, which human being
has accessed a given site
And what they are doing
directly involving
Operator
Remote camera/microphone
External security agency
performing
Play audio/video recording of site
with key interfaces between
Must be in a format, that could be provided to police or other external agency
with communication configuration requirements of
Video is a data format not widely distributed yet
with quality of service requirements of
High data volumes
Infrequently
with security requirements of
Confidentiality
Authenticity
And data integrity
with data management requirements of
Large databases
with constraints of
Processes not in place; must be in format suitable for submission to law
enforcement
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Configuration=3 more complexity in routingVideo data
Is not widely distributed yet
But will become more important
QoS=3 high bandwidth required
Data Mgmt=2 potential archiving of video
T-4.7 Operators handle alarms
The Purpose of Operators handle alarms function
is to Contingency Analysis and post-contingency analysis
remedial action provides the ability to correct problems caused by harmful
contingencies caused by outages or changes in generation
directly involving
Result from contingency analysis is analyised by post contingency optimal power
flow
performing
Optimization to mitigate harmful contingency
with key interfaces between
the online EMS system which contains network applications that provides
real-time and study contingency analysis used in determining harmful
The network applications may then interface to available network optimization
applications to determine corrective actions to either remedy harmful
contingencies or prevent the harmful contingencies from occurring
with security requirements of
Electrical limit within the network (voltage limit
Line flow limits…)
with data management requirements of
Historical archived recommended and actual controls-control center's operator
use recommended control to optimize the network
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-4.8 Intelligent alarm processing should happen here as well as in (6)
The Purpose of Intelligent alarm processing should happen
here as well as in (6) function
is to See 6
directly involving
See 6
performing
See 6
with key interfaces between
See 6
with communication configuration requirements of
See 6
with quality of service requirements of
See 6
with security requirements of
See 6
with data management requirements of
See 6
with constraints of
See 6
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-4.9 Distribution of alarms to non-operators
The Purpose of Distribution of alarms to
non-operators function
is to missing purpose
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 authentication for off-site alarm delivery
This function is missing the
description. -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-4.10 overloads and replacement issues to maintenance engineer
The Purpose of overloads and replacement issues to
maintenance engineer function
is to Ensure equipment is replaced either before it fails or
when it fails
directly involving
Operator
Maintenance Engineer
performing
Identify equpment and event
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and maintenance database
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Before work-around solutions are insufficient to compensate for failed equipment
with security requirements of
Authentication
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Updating a large database
with constraints of
Currently a manual process
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 automating manual process
T-4.11 automated work management system
The Purpose of automated work management system
function
is to Dispatch field crews in an efficient manner with proper
records
directly involving
Operator
Work Management System
Field crews
performing
Identify the task to perform
The location
And time and date the change must take place
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and work management system
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with security requirements of
Authentication
Non-repudiation
with constraints of
Currently a manual process
If done at all
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.10) overloads and replacement issues to maintenance engineer above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 automating manual process
T-4.12 fault records and SOEs to protection engineers
The Purpose of fault records and SOEs to protection
engineers function
is to Provide protection engineers with information to analyze
root cause of a fault and the performance of the power system in responding to
it
directly involving
Operator
IEDs
Protection Engineer
performing
Identify the type of fault
The equipment involved
Supply the SOEs around the time of the fault and waveform captures at the time
of the fault
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and protection database
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Before returning substation to normal operating state? Before installing new
protection equipment? Large waveform capture files
with security requirements of
Authentication
with data management requirements of
Large volumes of data
with constraints of
Currently a manual process
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.10) overloads and replacement issues to maintenance engineer above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 automating manual process; interfacing w/ legacy devices
T-4.13 info to billing dept. re: possible refunds or reliability contract
The Purpose of info to billing dept. re: possible refunds or
reliability contract function
is to Inform billing department when a failure occurs that could
impact revenue
directly involving
Operator
Billing department
Legal department
performing
Contact legal or billing to determine guidelines for event
Compare conditions of event to established guidelines
Update databases with particulars of event if it fits the guidelines
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and billing/legal
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Before deadline for next billing period
Or, as required by contract
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
with constraints of
Currently a manual process
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 this is the refund cash register - contract admin involved
Constraints=3 not clearly defined process
T-4.14 external security or emergency response teams
The Purpose of external security or emergency response teams
function
is to
Bring police
Security
Fire
EMS
Or other external response teams to the utility site to resolve emergency
situations
directly involving
Operator
IEDs
Emergency teams
performing
Identify type of event and location
Inform site of the arrival of team
with key interfaces between
Voice or location data to integrated 911 system?
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Immediate
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
with constraints of
Currently a manual process
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=2 urgency of message
T-4.15 Operators perform supervisory control of switching operations
The Purpose of Operators perform supervisory control of
switching operations function
is to
Manually open / close breakers
Disconnects
And load breaks in order to effect a desired system state
directly involving
Previously generated switching sequence actions (list)
Field personnel
SCADA RTUs
Manually operated switches
performing
The required actions to achieve the desired end system state
with key interfaces between
The system control center
Substation personnel
And field personnel -, as required
with quality of service requirements of
Good phone communications
with data management requirements of
Manually documenting the resulting system state on the system pin board
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=3 control is a critical function
Security=4 avoid undesired control
T-4.16 Manual switching
The Purpose of Manual switching function
is to
Fault Level Analysis predicts the fault behavior of known, predicted or detected
harmful fault cases for operations
Contingency Analysis reports the impacts of relay protection to the network to
operations personnel
directly involving
Real-time database
Voltage control SW
Field devices
performing
Fault level analysis- detects harmful fault conditions
with key interfaces between
the online EMS system which contains network applications that provides
real-time and study fault level analysis used in determining harmful
Operations personnel then determine whether corrective action should be taken to
prevent the conditions where the fault would be harmful
with security requirements of
Fault current limits on all devices
with data management requirements of
Alarm harmful fault condition in real time
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Human / system interface
T-4.17 Transfer of Authority
The Purpose of Transfer of Authority function
is to missing purpose
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=2 high availability of function
Security=3 concept of "transfer of authority" during programmed or emergency
situations makes authentication critical Data Mgmt=3 data synchronization across
multiple systems Constraints=2 automating manual process; legacy interface;
implementation issues as to how function is implemented (transfer between
masters
message from master to remotes)
T-4.18 Automation system controls voltage, var and power flow based on
algorithms, real-time data, and network-linked capacitive and reactive
components
The Purpose of Automation system controls voltage, var and
power flow based on algorithms, real-time data, and network-linked capacitive
and reactive components function
is to
Automatically adjust voltage
Vars
And power flow to optimize network efficiency
directly involving
SCADA/EMS and substation IEDs
performing
Adjust tap changers; add/remove capacitive and reactive components
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and substation IEDs
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Remote sites
with quality of service requirements of
Fast response (seconds)
with security requirements of
Authentication
Integrity
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Historical record required
with constraints of
Legacy systems in place; or may not be automated at all
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 control
Why is the rating for QOS
rated 2? -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-4.19 All items listed under 6h could also be performed under Normal operation
as normal load management, I.e. "peak shaving" or temporary overloading of
equipment due to other manual operations
The Purpose of All items listed under 6h could also be
performed under Normal operation as normal load management, I.e. "peak shaving"
or temporary overloading of equipment due to other manual operations
function
is to See 6c
directly involving
See 6c
performing
See 6c
with key interfaces between
See 6c
with communication configuration requirements of
See 6c
with quality of service requirements of
See 6c
with security requirements of
See 6c
with data management requirements of
See 6c
with constraints of
See 6c
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.15) Operators perform supervisory control of switching operations
above.
T-4.20 Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions
The Purpose of Operators changes setup/options of
EMS functions function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-4.20.1 Periodicity of real-time sequence/Cold Initiation
The Purpose of Periodicity of real-time
sequence/Cold Initiation function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.21) Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and
history and change recloser settings above.
T-4.20.2 Event triggers
The Purpose of Event triggers
function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.21) Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and
history and change recloser settings above.
T-4.20.3 Manual initiations
The Purpose of Manual initiations
function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.21) Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and
history and change recloser settings above.
T-4.20.4 Contingency list
The Purpose of Contingency list
function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.21) Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and
history and change recloser settings above.
T-4.20.5 Application tuning parameters
The Purpose of Application tuning parameters
function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4.21) Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and
history and change recloser settings above.
T-4.20.6 Other
The Purpose of Other function
is similar to function
(T-4.20) Operators changes setup/options of EMS functions above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-4.21 Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and history
and change recloser settings
The Purpose of Operators prepare for storm conditions based
on weather data and history and change recloser settings
function
is to make reclosers less sensitive during storm
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS
Field devices
performing
Change recloser settings
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and recloser
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Lmited access sites
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Fast response
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Large numbers of devices
with constraints of
Legacy systems in place; or may not be automated at all
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 legacy or no system in place
Why is the rating for
Security 3? The rating for Constraints does not match the comments (=3). --
Peter Sanza - 05 Apr
2003
T-4.22 Operators prepare for storm conditions based on weather data and history
and change alarm thresholds
The Purpose of Operators prepare for storm conditions based
on weather data and history and change alarm thresholds function
is to reduce amount of alarm information directed at operator
during storm
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS
performing
Change alarm thresholds
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=1 changing alarm thresholds not, as critical
T-4.23 Prepare for transformer clipping (e.g. Solar wind/Solar Magnetic
Disturbance raising ground DC offset)
The Purpose of Prepare for transformer clipping (e.g. Solar
wind/Solar Magnetic Disturbance raising ground DC offset) function
is to make protection equipment more sensitive to overloads
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS
Field devices
performing
Change protection settings
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and protection devices
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Fast response
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Large numbers of devices
with constraints of
May not be able to remotely adjust settings currently
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=3 changing settings
Constraints=3 issues changing settings w/ present systems
T-5 Network Analysis (real-time)
The Purpose of Network Analysis (real-time)
function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Qos=2 real time performance
Security=3 exchanging data with other utilities
Data Mgmt=2 large volumes of real time data
Constraints=3 legacy systems and future system performance requirements
T-5.1 EMS system performs model update, state estimation, bus load forecast
The Purpose of EMS system performs model update, state
estimation, bus load forecast function
is to
Provide operations personel with state estimation to validate the quality of the
SCADA
Maintains bus load forecast via adaptive update from state estimator solution
directly involving
SCADA
Schedule information
performing
Validate the quality of SCADA telemetry and generate a base case for further
network analysis
with key interfaces between
Operations personnel have direct access to the online EMS system, which contains
network applications, that provide state estimation and automatically
updates/maintains the historical bus load forecasts
with data management requirements of
Historicall archived state estimte solution - share estimated value with the
ISO/RTO
with constraints of
Telemetry data and scheuled inforation (load foarcast
Accepted generation bids
Outag management schedules)
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-5) Network Analysis (real-time) above.
T-5.2 EMS system performs contingency analysis, recommends preventive and
corrective actions
The Purpose of EMS system performs contingency
analysis, recommends preventive and corrective actions function
is to Contingency Analysis and post-contingency analysis
remedial action provides the ability to correct problems caused by harmful
contingencies caused by outages/inages or changes in generation
directly involving
Result from contengency analysis is analyised by post contengency optimal power
flow
performing
Optimaization to mitigate harmfull contengency
with key interfaces between
Operations personnel and control center planning personnel have direct access to
the online EMS system which contains network applications that provides
real-time and study contingency analysis used in determining harmful
The network applications may then interface to available network optimization
applications to determine corrective actions to either remedy harmful
contingencies or prevent the harmful contingencies from occuring
with data management requirements of
Historicall archived recommended and actual controls-control center's operator
use recommended control to optimize the network
with constraints of
Electrical limit within the network (voltage limit
Line flow limits…)
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-5) Network Analysis (real-time) above.
T-5.3 EMS system performs optimal power flow analysis, recommends optimization
actions
The Purpose of EMS system performs optimal power
flow analysis, recommends optimization actions function
is to
Optimal Powerflow provides operations personel with recommended system changes
to correct limit violations while optimizing the system for pre-defined
objectives including minimizing fuel cost
Minimixing losses
Minimizing the number of controls moved or minimizing the movement in all
available controls
directly involving
EMS database
State estimation SW
Field devices
performing
Optimize the network to eleminate electrial violation and best economics
with key interfaces between
Operations personnel and control center planning personnel have direct access to
the online EMS system which contains network applications that provides
real-time and study
Economic data for minimum cost optimization is obtained from the Market Agents
Information System to retrieve bid prices for energy and consumption as well as
which participants can participate in optimizing/controlling the system
with data management requirements of
Historicall archived recommended and actual controls-control center's operator
use recommended control to optimize the network
with constraints of
Electrical limit within the network (voltage limit
Line flow limits…)
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-5) Network Analysis (real-time) above.
T-5.4 EMS system or planners perform stability study of network
The Purpose of EMS system or planners perform
stability study of network function
is to determine whether network is operating close to
limits of stability
directly involving
Planners
EMS system
Field devices
performing
Gather current load conditions
Fault history
Condition monitoring information
Calculate capacity
Identify potential failure area
Rate netowrk stability
with key interfaces between
Planners
EMS
Fields devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN/WAN
with quality of service requirements of
Accuracy
Large volumes
with security requirements of
Integrity
with data management requirements of
Large databases
with constraints of
Heavy computing load; new process for many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-5) Network Analysis (real-time) above.
T-6 Real-time emergency operations (system protection level)
The Purpose of Real-time emergency operations
(system protection level) function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Config=3 new topologies required
QoS=3 must always be available; high speed response (less than 20 ms)
Security=3 involves control
Data Mgmt=2 need to capture high speed stream of data
Constraints=3 LARGE legacy base & new SW applications - possible sw agent
applications; data consistency across DB and master and remote devices
T-6.1 Power System Protection
The Purpose of Power System Protection function
is to detect actual and incipient equipment fault conditions
directly involving
Generators
Transformers
Buses
Lines
Reactors
Capacitors
Motors
Etc
performing
Protection functions to correctly determining the faulted section of the power
system and isolating only the faulted section
with key interfaces between
The various protective relays and the various protective relays and pilot
communication equipment
with communication configuration requirements of
Auto detection of new equipment, auto-configuration of the detected equipment,
and auto-verification of device virtual connections (auto-wire check). In
addition, communication of performance informance with other individuals and
utilities
with quality of service requirements of
Reliability and security
with security requirements of
Data integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Automatic collection and real time display of fault reports (including fault
location)
Alarms (both operational and maintenance)
Oscillography
And sequence of events
And periodic collection of harmonic information
Demand data and other file information
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.2 Emergency Operations performs Under-frequency load/generation shedding
The Purpose of Emergency Operations performs
Under-frequency load/generation shedding function
is to is to detect under-frequency conditions on the
power system and to shed load in an effort to maintain stability of the overall
system
directly involving
Under-frequency detection elements
Controllable load
And knowledge of the available load to shed
performing
Dynamic calculations of precisely the amount of load, that needs to be shed and
dynamically determining exactly what control elements need to bo operated to
meet the desired generation - load balance
with quality of service requirements of
Of accurate measurement of frequency
Dependable determination of the load/generation available/needed to be
controlled
And reliable high-speed communication of the resultant decision to multiple
locations throughout the power system
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.3 Emergency Operations performs Under-voltage load shedding
The Purpose of Emergency Operations performs
Under-voltage load shedding function
is to Shed load to balance demand with available
generation when voltage reaches a specified threshold
directly involving
Utility engineering staff to determine settings
Planning staff to determine location of device
performing
Shde Load
with key interfaces between
Load Shed Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
Embedded
High Availability with immediate response times to trigger detection for
Underfrequency Relays, for system implementation, trigger by exception and
command broadcast
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Communication Bandwidth
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.4 Emergency Operations performs Conditional localized load shedding
The Purpose of Emergency Operations performs
Conditional localized load shedding function
is to
Shed load to balance demand with available generation based on peak demand
periods or other conditions to reduce demand
shedding water heaters, air conditioning units, large non-critical industrial
loads, etc
directly involving
Dispatcher
Planning engineering
performing
Shed Load
with key interfaces between
Load Shed Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
Communication to end user (residential
Commercial
And industrial)
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.5 Recovery from voltage or frequency-based load shedding
The Purpose of Recovery from voltage or
frequency-based load shedding function
is to Return system to normal state after load-shedding
directly involving
Dispatcher
Planning engineering
performing
Restore system state
with key interfaces between
LTC Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Access control
Authentication
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Timely access
with constraints of
Many legacy systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 Legacy protocols
T-6.6 LTC control/blocking
The Purpose of LTC control/blocking function
is to Control of transformers Load Tap Changers for control of
demand load on a feeder
directly involving
Dispatcher
Planning engineering
performing
Control Voltage/VARs
with key interfaces between
LTC Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.7 Shunt control
The Purpose of Shunt control
function
is to Control of shunt capacitors/reactors to manage
voltage and VARs
directly involving
Dispatcher
Planning engineering
performing
Control Voltage/VARs
with key interfaces between
Capacitor/Reactor Device Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.8 Series compensation control
The Purpose of Series compensation control
function
is to
Activation of series compensation device to control Var and voltage flow
Typically applied to long transmission lines
directly involving
Dispatcher
Planning engineering
performing
Control Voltage/VARs
with key interfaces between
Series Compensators Commands to Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.9 System separation detection
The Purpose of System separation detection
function
is to see Power System Control
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely to
involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
T-6.10 Wide area real time instability recovery
The Purpose of Wide area real time instability
recovery function
is to detect incipient power system instability
conditions and implement optimal control actions to maintain system stability
directly involving
Wide area measurements of system the state
Distributed agent decision processing
And distribution of the control solution to the controlled elements in the power
system
performing
Power system stability
Generation
And possibly customer loads
with key interfaces between
The substation Phasor Measurement Units (PMU)
The communication network
The decision agents
And the control agents
with communication configuration requirements of
Auto detect and auto configuration of the system devices
with quality of service requirements of
Reliable
High speed (< * 10ms) distribution of synchronized (+/- 1usec) phasor
measurements to multiple locations around a power system and ensuing high-speed
control decisions to multiple controlled elements around the power system (< *
10ms) with security requirements of * Information integrity and
confidentiality with data management requirements of * Archiving
of historic records and control actions (time tagged +/- 1ms)
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.8 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6) Real-time emergency operations (system protection level) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=3 Time critical data delivery; Security=2 No false trips
Data Management=3 continuous HS data stream
T-6.11 Operators manage emergency alarms
The Purpose of Operators manage emergency alarms
function
is to Presentation of emergency alarm to responsible Operator(s)
assigned to manage the specific alarms
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.12 SCADA/EMS aids operators in locating fault
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS aids operators in locating
fault function
is to increase speed of restoration by estimating
location of fault
directly involving
Operator
SCADA/EMS
Field devices
performing
Display distance to fault and likely direction of fault, as measured by multiple
locations
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and field devices; transmission and distribution networks
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Limited access
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Accuracy
Fast response
with security requirements of
Authentication
Integrity
with data management requirements of
Timely access
with constraints of
Many devices do not gather or calculate this data yet
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Applications and devices just being deployed now
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
Note: many devices do not support fault location
T-6.13 Operators dispatch field crews for restoration
The Purpose of Operators dispatch field crews for
restoration function
is to restore faulted line
directly involving
Operator
Field crews
Work management system
performing
Identify task to be done; location of fault
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and work management system
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Mobile
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Fast response
with security requirements of
Authentication
Non-repudiation
Confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Timely access; may cross organizational boundaries
with constraints of
Currently manual process in many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Manual process now
T-6.14 SCADA system performs intelligent alarm processing
The Purpose of SCADA system performs intelligent alarm
processing function
is to
Evaluate related alarm(s) to determine the true alarm condition
In effect provides for an adaptive and intelligent alarm filter scheme
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatcher
Emergency crews
performing
Alarm Processing
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
User Permission and System Partition (Area of Responsibility)
with data management requirements of
Historical Archiving
with constraints of
System constrained under Alarm Stress conditions
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.15 Local alarm reduction within substation
The Purpose of Local alarm reduction within
substation function
is to
Limit the alarms being displayed to the operator so the operator takes action on
root causes only
Not symptoms
directly involving
Operator
GUI
IEDS within a substation
performing
Suppress alarms
with key interfaces between
Operator GUI; SCADA/EMS and devices within substation
with communication configuration requirements of
Possible LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
Access control
with data management requirements of
Historical archiving
with constraints of
New process in many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Software to do this not widely deployed yet
T-6.16 Centralized alarm reduction based on events from multiple substations
The Purpose of Centralized alarm reduction based on events
from multiple substations function
is to
Limit the alarms being displayed to the operator so the operator takes action on
root causes only
Not symptoms
directly involving
Operator
GUI
IEDs and data concentrators from several substations
performing
Suppress alarms
with key interfaces between
Operator GUI; SCADA/EMS and devices in multiple substations
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
Access control
with data management requirements of
Historical archiving
with constraints of
New process in many organizations
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.17 SCADA system performs disturbance monitoring analysis (including fault
location)
The Purpose of SCADA system performs disturbance
monitoring analysis (including fault location) function
is to Monitoring, collection and presentation of
selected electrical network parameters prior to, during and following a
disturbance period(s). The collected data is used for analysis purposed to
determine the electrical network reaction to abnormal conditions
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatcher
Emergency crews
performing
Alarm Processing
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
User Permission and System Partition (Area of Responsibility)
with data management requirements of
Historical Archiving
with constraints of
System constrained under Alarm Stress conditions
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 does not exist in many systems
T-6.18 SCADA/EMS performs dynamic limit calculations for transformers and
breakers based on real time data from equipment monitors
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS performs dynamic limit calculations
for transformers and breakers based on real time data from equipment monitors
function
is to Modification of device limits based on system and
environmental conditions
directly involving
SCADA/EMS Dispatcher
Planning and Engineering Staff
performing
System Parameter Processing and Presentation
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
User Permission and System Partition (Area of Responsibility)
with data management requirements of
Historical Archiving
with constraints of
System constrained under Alarm Stress conditions
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6.17) SCADA system performs disturbance monitoring analysis (including fault
location) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Constraints=3 does not exist in many systems
T-6.19 SCADA/EMS performs pre-arming of fast acting emergency automation
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS performs pre-arming of fast acting
emergency automation function
is to Provide pre-defined actions to defined contingencies based
on present electrical network conditions
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatcher
Database Administrator
Planning Staff
performing
Limit Calculations
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher
EMS system
And field RTUs
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
High Volume
Event Driven
with security requirements of
User Permission and System Partition (Area of Responsibility)
with data management requirements of
Historical Archiving
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6.17) SCADA system performs disturbance monitoring analysis (including fault
location) above.
T-6.20 SCADA/EMS generates signals for emergency support by Distribution
Utilities (according to the T&D contracts)
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS generates signals for
emergency support by Distribution Utilities (according to the T&D contracts)
function
is to missing purpose
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Customer Staff
performing
Determination of Contingency Actions and Activation of the Action for
Contingencies defined
with key interfaces between
Closed Loop with SCADA/EMS
RTU
IEDs
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN
LAN
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
Fast Response
Event Driven
with data management requirements of
Validation of and propagation of predefined actions
with constraints of
Distributed Logic
Communication Bandwidth
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
This function is missing a
purpose statement. -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-6.21 Emergency voltage and var control for providing dispatchable real and/or
reactive loads
The Purpose of Emergency voltage and var control for
providing dispatchable real and/or reactive loads function
is to Control of resistive loads within the electrical
network by voltage and Var adjustments without severely impacting inductive
loads
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=3 Time critical data delivery
This function is missing
most of its description but is similar to function 6.20 -- can they be merged?
-- Peter Sanza - 05
Apr 2003
T-6.22 Emergency load re-balancing between T/D substations by feeder
reconfiguration
The Purpose of Emergency load re-balancing between T/D
substations by feeder reconfiguration function
is to Perform control of transformer taps and feeder
re-sectionalization to balance three phases or transformer loads
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatchers
Planning and Engineering Staff
performing
Demand Control
with key interfaces between
EMS and Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.23 Activation of interruptible/curtailable load
The Purpose of Activation of
interruptible/curtailable load function
is to
Control of non-essential loads in residential
Commercial or industry properties to minimizing demand loads during normal
conditions and peak demand conditions
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
RTUs
IEDs Planning and Engineering Staff
performing
Demand Control for Selective Feeder
with key interfaces between
EMS and Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
RTU and IED Peer-to-Peer Communication
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
Downloading of Configuration Parameters to the Field Devices
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.24 Activation of direct load control
The Purpose of Activation of direct load control
function
is to
The facility to control residential
Commercial and industrial loads remotely
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Customer Staff
performing
Demand Control
with key interfaces between
EMS and Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
Downloading of Configuration Parameters to the Field Devices
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.25 Activation of distributed resources
The Purpose of Activation of distributed resources
function
is to Activation of independent power producers to
balance demand and available generation
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Customer Staff
performing
Demand Control
with key interfaces between
EMS and Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
Downloading of Configuration Parameters to the Field Devices
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
Legacy Communication Infrastructure
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.26 Activation of other load management functions
The Purpose of Activation of other load management
functions function
is to Activation of a rotating blackouts to reduce
demand for electrical power
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Independent Power Producer
performing
Generation Control
with key interfaces between
EMS system and Field Devices
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
Downloading of Configuration Parameters to the Field Devices
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-6.27 Operators performs system restorations based on system restoration plans
prepared (authorized) by operation management
The Purpose of Operators performs system
restorations based on system restoration plans prepared (authorized) by
operation management function
is to The procedure of restoring the electrical network
from a complete or partial power failure without the introduction of other
transient or static disturbances
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatchers
Engineering and Planning Staff
Customer Staff
performing
Demand Control
with key interfaces between
Operators
EMS system
Restoration plan
Field and generator RTUs
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-4) Real-time normal operator actions (Using SCADA/EMS) above.
T-7 Post operations
The Purpose of Post operations
function
is to see details below
directly involving
SCADA/EMS
Dispatchers
Engineering and Planning Staff
Customer Staff
performing
Electrical Network Restoration
with key interfaces between
Field devices
EMS operation logs
Archival database
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN
Point-to-Point Standard RTU/IED protocols
with quality of service requirements of
High Availability
with security requirements of
Standard RTU/IED Protocol Security for System implementation
with data management requirements of
Real-Time Database Editing consistent with Master Station
with constraints of
Legacy Protocols
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
T-7.1 All systems archive logs and reports
The Purpose of All systems archive logs and reports
function
is to
Automatically collect
Collate
Archive
And distill all information relating to system disturbances and subsequent
system responses (or lack thereof)
directly involving
All protective elements
SCADA RTUs
Fault recorders
Sequence of Event recorders
Fault locators
And condition monitoring equipment
performing
Forensic analysis on power system disturbances
with quality of service requirements of
That no data shall be lost and easily retrievable when desired
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-6.5) Recovery from voltage or frequency-based load shedding above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 large quantities of data to manage
Constraints=2 new applications to intelligently interpret alarms
T-8 Power system equipment maintenance (mobile enabled work force)
The Purpose of Power system equipment maintenance (mobile
enabled work force) function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.7 |
1.1 |
1.5 |
1.6 |
1.7 |
1.3 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
In general - migration to e-enabled mobile work force needs to be expanded
T-8.1 Substation and Line Maintenance inlcuding operation blocking
The Purpose of Substation and Line Maintenance
inlcuding operation blocking function
is to
Transmission Switching Application provides operations personnel with the
ability to write and approve switching job orders ahead of time and to implement
the switching jobs in real-
The Transmission Switching Application provides basic checks during switching
operations to reduce or eliminate switching errors
directly involving
Control center's operators and field crews
performing
Performing actual switching operations
with key interfaces between
Operation control center's personnel
Switching plan documentation
EMS database
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Config=2 interface into overall communication system
Security=2 safety issues; wireless implementation; role based authentication;
non-repudiation
Data Mgmt=2 data sync; data maintenance
Constraints=3 function does not exist in this form
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
safety policy needs to be integrated into the operation of this function - if
not all similar functions; similar to transfer of authority function previously
Also need to address asset management and asset tracking
T-8.2 Periodic (time-based) maintenance
The Purpose of Periodic (time-based) maintenance
function
is to prevent failure of equipment while online; meet
warranty requirements
directly involving
Maintenance database; field crews
performing
Maintain equipment at intervals
with key interfaces between
N/a
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
N/a
with security requirements of
N/a
with data management requirements of
N/a
with constraints of
N/a
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-8.3 Based on age of equipment
The Purpose of Based on age of equipment
function
is to prevent failure of equipment while online
directly involving
Maintenance database; field crews
performing
Change maintenance intervals, as equipment ages; replace when nearing end of
life
with key interfaces between
N/a
with communication configuration requirements of
N/a
with quality of service requirements of
N/a
with security requirements of
N/a
with data management requirements of
N/a
with constraints of
N/a
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-8.4 Based on predictive models driven by real-time data
The Purpose of Based on predictive models driven by
real-time data function
is to predict and prevent failure of equipment while
online; optimize usage of equipment
directly involving
Maintenance database; field crews; SCADA/EMS and IEDs
performing
Maintain equipment when predictive models suggest need; crews examine current
condition of equipment when performing maintenance
with key interfaces between
Field crews and equipment condition data in SCADA/EMS
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Moblie
Limited access
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Accuracy
with security requirements of
Authentication
Integrity
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Large databases
Timely access
with constraints of
Existing sensors are compute-constrained; existing software may not be prepared
to take condition monitoring data, as input
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-8.1) Substation and Line Maintenance inlcuding operation blocking above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Config=2 interfaces are different, as communication between remote database and
local instantaneous status
T-8.5 Maintenance staff maintain transmission lines
The Purpose of Maintenance staff maintain transmission lines
function
is to missing purpose
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-8.1) Substation and Line Maintenance inlcuding operation blocking above.
This function is missing its
description. -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-8.6 Request that operator block reclosing for maintenance purposes
The Purpose of Request that operator block reclosing
for maintenance purposes function
is to prevent injury to maintenance staff
directly involving
Operators
Field crews
performing
Enable blocking
with key interfaces between
SCADA/EMS and mobile PC
with communication configuration requirements of
Mobile
Remote sites
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
with security requirements of
Authentication
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Timely access
with constraints of
Usually done by voice now; no media in place yet for data transmission
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-8.1) Substation and Line Maintenance inlcuding operation blocking above.
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
New process
T-8.7 Maintenance staff provides information for updating relevant databases
The Purpose of Maintenance staff provides information for
updating relevant databases function
is to automatically detect changes of device configurations in
the field
directly involving
New device configurations and device configuration databases
performing
Auto detection of changes and auto update of database information
with key interfaces between
Device configuration tables and database software
with communication configuration requirements of
Auto configuration of database including auto-detection of new devices and auto
detection of device configuration changes
WAN/LAN
Remote sites
Mobile
with quality of service requirements of
Infrequent updates
with security requirements of
Data integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Automatic interface with the configuration database
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-8.1) Substation and Line Maintenance inlcuding operation blocking above.
T-8.8 Maintenance staff refer to substation drawings (online)
The Purpose of Maintenance staff refer to substation
drawings (online?) function
is to ensure maintenance staff have most up-to-date
information before performing work
directly involving
Equipment database
Field crews
performing
Automatic download of drawings to mobile devices
with key interfaces between
Equipment database
Hand-held PCs
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Mobile
Remote sites
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Accuracy
Infrequent
Large volumes
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentialty
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Large databases
with constraints of
Infrastructure not yet in place
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
QoS=3 high volume of data
Data Mgmt=3 more complicated data filesNew
Constraints=2 relatively new process
Config = 2
Why is the rating for
Configuration 2? The rating for Constraints does not match the comments (=2). --
Peter Sanza - 05 Apr
2003
T-9 SCADA/EMS Maintenance
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS Maintenance function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
config=2 networking multiple sites; working with primary/backup systems at
multiple sites
QoS=3 high availability security=2 inter-site communications need to be
protected Data Mgmt=3 data sync between sites Constraints=3 legacy
to address; new paradigm to address; regulatory issues to address (
interface between transcos and gencos)
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
New paradigm of multiple and intersite maintenance
T-9.1 SCADA/EMS personnel updates SCADA/EMS databases
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS personnel updates SCADA/EMS
databases function
is to
SCADA/EMS
Dispatchers
Engineering and Planning Staff
Database Administrator
directly involving
Database and Display Administration
performing
Database and Display Engineer
Dispatcher
with key interfaces between
LAN
WAN
WEB
with communication configuration requirements of
Maintenance of Database/Display Integrity
And High Volume and Incremental Changes
with quality of service requirements of
Permission and Authentication
with security requirements of
Large Source
And Real-Time Databases
Temporal Database
Batch and Incremental Updates
with data management requirements of
Heterogeneous Data Model
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-9) SCADA/EMS Maintenance above.
T-9.2 SCADA/EMS personnel updates EMS applications
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS personnel updates EMS
applications function
is to
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Database Administrator
directly involving
Software Development/Maintenance
performing
Application Engineer
with key interfaces between
LAN
WAN
WEB
with communication configuration requirements of
Application Upgrade
Version Control
with quality of service requirements of
Permission and Authentication
with security requirements of
Update Operational Model
with data management requirements of
New Application
Contractual Constraints
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-9) SCADA/EMS Maintenance above.
T-9.3 SCADA/EMS personnel updates operator interfaces
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS personnel updates operator
interfaces function
is to
SCADA/EMS
Dispatchers
Engineering and Planning Staff
Database Administrator
directly involving
Display Administration
performing
Database and Display Engineer
Dispatcher
with key interfaces between
LAN
WAN
WEB
with communication configuration requirements of
Maintenance of Database/Display Integrity
And High Volume and Incremental Changes
with quality of service requirements of
Permission and Authentication
with security requirements of
Display Update
And Database Update
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-9) SCADA/EMS Maintenance above.
T-9.4 SCADA/EMS personnel updates interfaces with other systems
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS personnel updates
interfaces with other systems function
is to
SCADA/EMS
Engineering and Planning Staff
Database Administrator
directly involving
Configuration personnel
Multiple EMS systems
performing
Database updating
with key interfaces between
LAN
WAN
WEB
with communication configuration requirements of
LAN/WAN between multiple sites
with quality of service requirements of
Permission and Authentication
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-9) SCADA/EMS Maintenance above.
T-9.5 SCADA/EMS personnel performs diagnostics of the SCADA/EMS systems
The Purpose of SCADA/EMS personnel performs
diagnostics of the SCADA/EMS systems function
is to
SCADA/EMS
Engineering Staff
directly involving
Test technichians
EMS software
Test interface
performing
Dispatcher
System Analysis
with key interfaces between
LAN
WAN
WEB
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN interfaces
with quality of service requirements of
Permission and Authentication
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2.6 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-9) SCADA/EMS Maintenance above.
T-10 Operator and SCADA/EMS personnel training
The Purpose of Operator and SCADA/EMS personnel
training function
is to see details below
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 need to interface with market data
Constraints=2 need to simulate entire market
Security=1 need to make sure, that the simulator is not connected live
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
Need to look at this function in Market Ops
T-10.1 Operators and SCADA/EMS personnel perform periodic training by using the
Operator Training Simulator
The Purpose of Operators and SCADA/EMS personnel
perform periodic training by using the Operator Training Simulator
function
is to
The Dispatcher Training Simulator provides operations personnel with the ability
to learn systems operation in an offline
The Dispatcher Training Simulator provides the ability to teach system operators
how to handle off-nominal conditions without impacting actual operations
directly involving
DTS and operation's trainees
performing
Operations training
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher's user interface identical to real time EMS UI, as well, as special
instructor's displays
with security requirements of
Realistic operating conditions
with data management requirements of
Capture of the real time snap shot from the EMS
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-10) Operator and SCADA/EMS personnel training above.
T-10.2 Operators and SCADA/EMS personnel participate in advanced education
programs
The Purpose of Operators and SCADA/EMS personnel
participate in advanced education programs function
is to The Dispatcher Training Simulator provides the
ability to have instructor/student sessions in a simulated real environment
where the instructor has control of the scenarios under simulation
directly involving
DTS and operation's trainees
performing
Operations training
with key interfaces between
Dispatcher's user interface identical to real time EMS UI, as well, as special
instructor's displays
with security requirements of
Realistic operating conditions
with data management requirements of
Capture of the real time snap shot from the EMS
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-10) Operator and SCADA/EMS personnel training above.
T-11 Engineering
The Purpose of Engineering function
is to
Create the designs necessary to analyze
Build
Test
And operate the infrastructure of the power system
directly involving
Models of the existing and proposed system composition (CIM basec??)
Existing and proposed capital improvements
And drawing
Testing
Commissioning
And monitoring tools
performing
The design of the next generation power system
with key interfaces between
The existing system design
The proposed additions
And the chosen engineering tools
with security requirements of
Confidentiality and data integrity
with data management requirements of
Auto-update of the drawing database on the change of a drawing in the field
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Data Mgmt=2 shipment of drawing (configuration) to field and automatic update of
drawing changes from field into original drawing
Constraints=2 new process
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
It is expected that the substation configuration will be automatically generated
from the
Changes in the drawing will automatically change the configuration of the
substation equipment and in the EMS databases
T-11.1 Protection engineers perform protection engineering
The Purpose of Protection engineers perform
protection engineering function
is similar to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-11.1.1 Duties: base case, fault studies, relay settings, protection
coordination, fault analysis
The Purpose of Duties: base case, fault studies,
relay settings, protection coordination, fault analysis function
is similar to function
(T-11.1) Protection engineers perform protection engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-11.1.2 Needs data: line/equipment capacity, relay specs, PT/CT ratios, fault
records, SOE data, event info (relay 'targets' - which element picked up)
The Purpose of Needs data: line/equipment capacity,
relay specs, PT/CT ratios, fault records, SOE data, event info (relay 'targets'
- which element picked up) function
is similar to function
(T-11.1) Protection engineers perform protection engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-11.2 Substation engineers perform substation engineering
The Purpose of Substation engineers perform
substation engineering function
is similar to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-11.3 Transmission engineers perform transmission line engineering
The Purpose of Transmission engineers perform
transmission line engineering function
is similar to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-11.4 Engineering staff provides information for updating relevant databases -
from site / online
The Purpose of Engineering staff provides
information for updating relevant databases - from site / online
function
is similar to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-11) Engineering above.
T-12 Construction management
The Purpose of Construction management
function
is to
Monitor assets
Construction schedule
And to perform personnel task assignment
directly involving
All previously mentioned entities
performing
Automated management of the described aspects
with key interfaces between
Engineering
Engineering drawings
And testing
with security requirements of
Data integrity
with data management requirements of
hedge against loss (
- off site archival)
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
T-12.1 Construction managers manage asset purchasing
The Purpose of Construction managers manage asset purchasing
function
is similar to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
T-12.2 Construction managers plan construction projects
The Purpose of Construction managers plan
construction projects function
is similar to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
T-12.3 Construction managers manage crew assignments
The Purpose of Construction managers manage crew
assignments function
is similar to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function has similar interfaces (and
ratings) to function
(T-12) Construction management above.
T-12.4 Construction personnel provides information for updating relevant
databases - from the site / online
The Purpose of Construction personnel provides
information for updating relevant databases - from the site / online
function
is to missing purpose
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant
architectural challenges) to 3 (highly likely
to involve architectural challenges) this function was rated as
follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
COMMENTS:
This function is missing a
description. -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
T-12.5 Construction personnel refer to substation drawings (online)
The Purpose of Construction personnel refer to
substation drawings (online?) function
is to ensure construction crews have most up-to-date
information before performing work
directly involving
Equipment database
Field crews
performing
Automatic download of drawings to mobile devices
with key interfaces between
Equipment database
Hand-held PCs
with communication configuration requirements of
WAN/LAN
Mobile
Remote sites
with quality of service requirements of
Availability
Accuracy
Infrequent
Large volumes
with security requirements of
Authentication
Confidentialty
Non-repudiation
with data management requirements of
Large databases
with constraints of
Infrastructure not yet in place
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.4 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Security=2 protect integrity of drawings over wireless comms
T-13 Black Start
The Purpose of Black Start function
is to bring the power system back to life after a total
system blackout
directly involving
EMS/SCADA Controlers
Generators
Substations RTUs
Distribution controls
performing
Either manual restoration or pre-programmed switching, that will permit the
sequenced re-energization of the transmission grid
with key interfaces between
SCADA and all remote nodes
with communication configuration requirements of
One to many/ WAN
with quality of service requirements of
high availability (
- must function on loss of AC power), data integrity
with security requirements of
Information integrity and confidentiality
with data management requirements of
Accessing automatic sequencing logic
with constraints of
Interfacing with legacy systems and future agent based restoration systems
On a scale of 0 (does not involve significant architectural
challenges) to 3 (highly likely to involve
architectural challenges) this function was rated as follows:
|
Configuration |
Quality of Service |
Security |
Data Management |
Constraints |
Average |
|
2.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
COMMENTS:
The following comments were collected during the team rating review:
Config=2 must reach all controllable substations
QoS=3 contrl and communication system must operate w/ no AC power - high
availability
Security=3 must not be able to stop messages fromf arriving
Constraints=2 legacy support
The following comments were collected during the peer review:
Appears in other domains and should be normalized
The rating for Security does
not match the comment (=3). -- Peter Sanza -
05 Apr 2003
