Objectives

8.1 Introduction

8.2 From conventional control to intelligent automation

8.3 Communication within substations

8.4 From remote terminal units (RTU) to substation automation

8.5 The integration of protection and control systems

8.6 Allocation of functions

8.7 Integration of primary equipment 

8.8 Asset management support

8.9 Dependability

8.10 References

 

 The focus of this chapter is on upgrade possibilities of existing  conventional control and protection systems to typical communication  structures and to explain the reliability and availability aspects of the SA architectures with regard to the allocation of functions and dependability aspects..

 

 

 

 

 

 

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