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May 23, 2011

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Distribution automation is the application of digital sensors, controls and software to the medium-voltage distribution network. Done well, it improves reliability through better situational awareness, outage management, remote diagnostics and switching and other techniques.

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The Value of Distribution Automation

A thorough and detailed report quantifying the value streams created by employing distribution automation. March 2009

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how to use automation in the todays power system hopping some recomandations

satish markad - 05/25/2011 - 02:23

Distribution automation

The key to distribution automation is low cost self managing sensors that can be deployed at scale, system wide, sensors that can detect virtually any fault or condition then transmit that data via AMI. Reducing SAIDI,SAIFI while increasing system efficiency is happening now. http://analysis.smartgridupdate.com/industry-insight/smart-grids-leading-smart-cities-asia

James Eades - 06/10/2011 - 17:13

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