Multiple-vendor products linked in one distribution automation project

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United Power Assn. has automated its electric power distribution using various products from different vendors. The Utility Communication Architecture designed by Electric Power Research Institute was the main ingredient which enabled the interlinking of different equipment.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
United Power Association

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Down-line intelligence: key to distribution automation

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The electric industry is experiencing a surge in the number of available field equipment for remote operation. These equipment, which include capacitor banks, voltage regulators, reclosers, meters and switches, are believed to be the precursors of downline automation.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
Equipment and supplies

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Distribution automation: what is it? What does it do?

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A flow-chart and accompanying text provide understanding of a distributed automation computer system used by electric utility companies. The system provides better service reliability and economic benefits in addition to better monitoring of power distribution.

Author: Desmond, Thomas P.
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
Innovations, Automation

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Subjects list: Electric utilities, Technology application, Electric power distribution
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