Automation of the Athens (Tennessee) electric power distribution system

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6825752

Rizy, D T; Stovall, J P; Usry, G H

A large scale distribution automation research and development project has been conducted at the Athens Utilities Board (AUB) in Athens, Tennessee. The project goal was to experiment with the integrated monitoring and control of an entire distribution system from a central distribution control center. The project was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Storage and Distribution, Electric Energy Systems Program and managed by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The experience with the distribution substation monitoring and control, feeder monitoring, voltage and reactive power (vary) control, system (or circuit) reconfiguration for emergency and maintenance situations, and load control are described. A distribution automation applications software package for assessing system configuration, and volt/var control on automated radial distribution feeders was developed and is also described. 8 refs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Athens Utilities Board, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6825752
• Report Number(s): CONF-881139-1; ON: DE88012209
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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