PowerStream is one of few North American utilities moving forward with centralized automatic switching decision-making on its distribution network. Using the Survalent SCADA software system and leveraging existing automated switches in the field on all 27.6kV feeders connected to two transformer stations, the Ontario, Canada utility is performing a two-stage trial of automated system restoration following a feeder fault that trips the feeder breaker. Get details in this case study.

Aug 30, 2012