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Presentation to DISTRIBUTECH Conference & Exhibition January 26, 2012 Paul Thomas American Electric Power Randy Cough GE Digital Energy
38,953 miles Transmission 212,781 miles Distribution 6006 Distribution Circuits 3240 D Transformer Windings
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Utility Volt VAR Optimization (VVO) Technology and infrastructure upgrades integrated into the electric distribution system to optimize voltage levels.
Utilizes communications, computerized intelligence, and end of line voltage monitoring to control voltage regulators and capacitors on the distribution grid Typically a 1% reduction in demand and energy consumption for a 1% voltage reduction A 3% voltage reduction should achieve a 3% demand and energy reduction Power factors near unity minimize losses and relieve transmission congestion
Benefits Immediate, highly predictable impacts. 2-4% reduction in demand and energy requirements. Lessens need for incremental infrastructure spending. Helps to lower emissions (S02, NOx, Hg, CO2). Avoids traditional EE/DR challenges such as cross-subsidization.
DMS - GENe
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Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration Technology and infrastructure upgrades integrated into the electric distribution system to optimize customer reliability.
Utilizes communications, computerized intelligence, and sensors to control reclosers, switches and breakers on the distribution grid Reliability improvements of 30% to 50% can be achieved through automation Additional reliability and operational efficiencies will be gained through DSCADA (DMS) monitoring and control Proactive knowledge of system and operation center action will improve customer experience
Breaker Control
Line Capacitors
Fiber or Mesh
DMS - GENe
Reclosers or Switches
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BACKHAUL COMMUNICATIONS
Real Time and Historical Data
Fault Locating
Distribution Automation
AMI Meters
gridManagement Analytics
DWM (Work)
MDM (Meter)
T-SCADA
Backhaul (Fiber and other) Regional (Station) VV Controller DA Controller CES Controller D-SCADA RTU Mesh Network (DNP) Feeder Devices Capacitor Regulator HAN Customer Devices HVAC Thermostat Recloser Switch (Zigbee / HomePlug) Water Heater Customer Display PEV Smart Charger CES Unit Revenue Meter T-SCADA RTU
Interoperable DMS-OMS-GIS Integrated work flow Coordinated network model Service-based data interface Common OMS-DMS UI Standardized interfaces to other utility systems
Load Flow
Switch Management
FDIR
Crew Management
State Estimation
IVVC
Outage Management
Switch Management
Use Cases: Network Updates Network Validation Manage Changes Manage Advanced Apps OMS / DMS real time model sync Circuit re-configuration Planned Switching
Visualize
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Testing, configuring and commissioning devices and automation schemes is much more time consuming and complicated than stand alone devices When communications or controls fail, automation must allow the field equipment to return to local control
Operating CR, VVO and DSCADA (DMS) helps to identify, trouble shoot and proactively correct:
Miscoordination between overcurrent devices Multiple tapping regulators Faulty capacitor banks or switches Failing regulator contacts, shorting coils, motors, etc. Misc. failing equipment and tree contacts Communication issues And last but not least; identify equipment ghosts that have been there all along and work with vendors to improve their equipment firmware, software and processes.
This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-OE0000193." Disclaimer: "This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.
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Questions?
Paul Thomas AEP prthomas@aep.com Randy Cough GE randy.cough@ge.com