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Electrical Substation Control Automation (303)
Problem: Need tighter control of substation/inter-tie operation to ensure effective use of limited system capacity
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Design substation control system to automate power system operation during abnormal conditions
- Develop software to provide tighter, real-time control of major transmission system assets
- Enable better utilization of resources through improved control
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Power system operation; evaluation of power system relays; power system protection analysis; application of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA); design and implementation of substation automation; switchgear applications for prompt control; application of control theory; hardware and software implementation; application of optimization theory to improve automation performance.
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Contact: Jeff Dagle
