Design and development of a simulator for distribution automation

Integral Control Systems are an integral part of the critical infrastructure of power utilities. Distributed Control System (DCS) offers an extensive choice of possibilities to effectively support the implementation of complex control systems. The capabilities of networking this system provide unprecedented opportunities to improve productivity, reduce the impacts of the environment. It is essential that control systems use the latest networking technologies that ensure continued reliability. In India, the total loss in the power industry from generation to distribution comes around 35% comparatively much higher than the neighboring countries. The maximum percentage of loss occurs in the distribution system of the power industry. The loss can be reduced by making automation of the substations of the distribution system. This book describes, by focusing on the substation automation, today's developments and techniques, which could be implemented in the field of the substation by users and it presents a brief overview of the design and development of distribution system automation. Automation involves isolation of fault and restoration of the service under vulnerable conditions.