Abstract
ABSTRACT Advances in micro-electronics, computers, and communications technology has made it possible to automate several functions in distribution systems. Such automation will make delivery of electricity more efficient, enhance reliability, and lead to more effective utilization and life-extension of existing electricity distribution infrastructure. Moreover, distribution automation offers opportunities for implementation of new functions. With certain enhancements in the distribution system infrastructure maximum benefits of distribution automation can be accrued. In this paper, an example of such infrastructure enhancement is presented. Specifically, application of remotely controlled three-phase and single-phase sectionalizers in restoration of power in distribution systems following an extended outage is presented. The remotely controlled sectionalizers can be opened and closed to supply power to specific parts of the system. Thus, restoration can be done in steps using these sectionalizers. Theref...
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