DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AUTOMATION USING POWER SWITCHES AND RECLOSERS

Authors

  • Carolina Pinchemel Teixeira Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.
  • Diego Macedo Pedreira Lameirão Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.
  • Moises Ávila Oliveira Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.
  • Marcio Zamboti Fortes Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, E-431 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.
  • Vitor Hugo Ferreira Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.
  • Weules Fernandes Correia Ampla Energia e Serviços, Ampla Energia e Serviços. Praça Leoni Ramos 1, São Domingos 24210205 - Niterói, RJ - Brazil

Abstract

The electric power distribution network in Brazil is predominantly aerea on bare conductors. Due to this peculiarity, the network are exposed to various sorts of interference either being internal degradation of components, whether from external sources, being unmanageable. Although power companies have improved their network management systems and improved techniques, these actions are not sufficient to avoid shutdowns caused in distribution networks. Associated with the increasing vehicle amount and, consequently, traffic jam, the service teams take hours to localize and isolate a fault occurred in the distribution network, which increases operating cost. The time service average and the damages caused by financial compensation when their clients 'collective or individual continuity indicators are violated. Concerned with the deterioration of the quality indicators, and based by the results obtained the Enel Group, the company Eenl Distribuição Rio, decided to invest heavily in automation of the distribution network as a definitive solution to improve its continuity indicators. This work present a part of the methodology applied. Keywords: Electric Energy Distribution, Service Quality, Automation, Smart Grid.

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Author Biographies

Carolina Pinchemel Teixeira, Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.

Engenheira Eletricista (UFF) e Mestranda em Engenharia Elétrica e de Telecomunicações (UFF)

Diego Macedo Pedreira Lameirão, Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.

Engenheiro Eletricista (UFRJ) e Mestrando em Engenharia Elétrica e Telecomunicações (UFF)

Moises Ávila Oliveira, Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.

Engenheiro Eletricista (USS) e Mestrando em Engenharia Eletrica e de Telecomunicações (UFF)

Marcio Zamboti Fortes, Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, E-431 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.

Engenheiro Eletricista (USS), Mestrado em Engenharia da Energia (UNIFEI) e Doutorado em Engenharia Elétrica (USP)

Vitor Hugo Ferreira, Fluminense Federal University, Passo da Patria St., 156, D-403 Room, São Domingos, 24210-240, Niteroi, Brazil.

Engenheiro Eletricista (UNIFEI), Mestrado e Doutorado em Engenharia Elétrica (UFRJ)

Weules Fernandes Correia, Ampla Energia e Serviços, Ampla Energia e Serviços. Praça Leoni Ramos 1, São Domingos 24210205 - Niterói, RJ - Brazil

Engenheiro de Produção (UNIVERSO) e Mestrando em Metrologia (PUC-RJ)

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Published

2017-03-13

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Electrical Engineering