Development and evaluation of a distribution automation system foran Indian utility |
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| Authors: | Krishna Rao MV Pandurangam JV Peri R Clinard KN Radha Krishna C |
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| Affiliation: | APSEBOARD, Hyderabad; |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes a study conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board (APSEB), India, and ECC, Inc., USA for the design of a distribution automation system (DAS). Distribution automation functions applicable to an Indian electric utility were identified. Communications technologies that are capable of meeting DAS requirements were evaluated, and a communications system suitable for India was defined. A benefit/cost analysis was performed; first for a basic DAS and then for additional distribution automation functions |
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