SCADA
IN
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS
abstract:
The efficient and authentic power supply to the consumer is the primary function of any distribution system. So, in distribution systems certain measures are taken for supervision, control, operation, measurement and protection. These are highly onerous works that take lot of manpower. So, the need of advanced automatic control systems to reach the required destination is becoming mandatory, to supersede antiquated ways that are persisting in the present distribution system.
In this paper we emphasize mainly on the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systems, the most sophisticated automatic control system, being used in distribution automation for quality power. This paper commences with basic introduction of “what is SCADA?” Then continues by describing about the hardware components and basic architecture of SCADA system used in distribution automation. Clearly elucidates about the software components that are installed in a SCADA system which can be used for distribution power systems and for quality power
This paper then takes upon applications of SCADA, the exalted aspect, in distribution systems. The applications include control, operation, supervision, measurement and instrumentation, service of SCADA in distribution systems. This is the latest trend in power system protection and control.
