Monitoring and controlling energy distribution: Implementation of a distribution management system based on Common Information Model. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fiaschetti, L.; Antunez, M.; Trapani, E.; Valenzuela, L.; Rubiales, A.; Risso, M.; Boroni, G.
• Is Part Of: International journal of electrical power & energy systems. Volume 94(2018)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 76
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Open architecture design -- Common Information Model -- Smart grid -- Electrical engineering -- Distribution management system -- Computer-aided engineering -- Power system metering; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electric power systems -- Periodicals; Électrotechnique -- Périodiques; Réseaux électriques (Énergie) -- Périodiques; Electric power systems; Electrical engineering; Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2017.06.029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-0615

Abstract

Highlights: A development of a Distribution Management System (DMS) is proposed. The implementation is based on open source tools and Common Information Model. The design is interoperable, modifiable, usable, adaptable and maintainable. The software will be used briefly by three distribution companies in Argentina. Abstract: The management of renewable and distributed energy resources is changing the way in which electric distribution systems are being operated. Many companies commonly create several custom system solutions to manage power distribution. The functions provided by these systems are network visualization, state estimation, system control and data acquisition, among others. Despite their relevance, many mid-size or small distribution companies have problems to install one of these solutions because they are either very expensive, incompatible, or limited by difficulties in data exchange. As a possible solution to this problem, this paper presents the development of a Distribution Management System (DMS) based on open source technology. This system combines four main components: OpenDSS-framework, ActiveMQ-broker, applications for visualizing and editing electrical network, and Common Information Model (CIM). The tool is part of Tenergia R&D project 1 and has a collection of applications designed to monitor and control the distribution networks located in Argentina.