Distribution Automation, 5 op

Core content

• Principles of distribution network operation. Structure and functions of distribution automation system.
• Principles of relay protection. The idea of using intelligent electronic device (IED) as protection relay and key element in distribution automation system.
• Network monitoring: AMR/AMI, substation monitoring, sensors, RTU
• Fault management: Field automation for medium voltage fault location, isolation and supply restoration, Switching components, Protection solutions
• Outages. Analyzing the benefits of distribution automation. Relibility theory.
• Operations planning and optimization. Switching, voltage control and overloading management.

Complementary knowledge

• History and future of network operation and technology development. Communication system. IT-architecture and system integration.
• History of protection relay technology.
• State estimation and pseudo measurements (load profiles)
• Integration of DER into DA, IoT and Big data