Distribution management systems: Functions and payback

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.260926· OSTI ID:5676825

Cassel, W R ^[1]

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1. Macro Corp., Horsham, PA (United States)

This paper describes a Distribution Management System (DMS), a new concept in electric utility computer control systems. The scope of a DMS is described in terms of its functional layers. These layers include supervisory control and data acquisition, distribution system analysis applications, substation automation, feeder automation, and links to other distribution-related computer systems, including customer interface automation systems. The functions that apply to each of these layers are discussed, and for each of these functions, potential benefit areas and costs are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 5676825
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN ITPSEG; ISSN 0885-8950
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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