Project description

Due to increasing requirements regarding the reduction of power outages for consumers, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) face the challenge of improving the performance of systems designed for the reduction of faults deep within the network. As part of this project, it is proposed to introduce an autonomous system for the medium voltage (MV) network, designed to rapidly isolate the location of a short circuit and reconfigure the network to ensure the most optimal method of restoring the power supply to customers. The outcome of the proposed project is a reduction in the number and duration of power outages, as well as the rapid and effective isolation of the short-circuit location. It is anticipated that the implementation of the system will enable the isolation of the damaged section within no more than 21 seconds. The completion of individual tasks will be made possible, amongst other things, by the development and installation of innovative equipment enabling uninterrupted and reliable connectivity between individual points within the network and the DSO’s control centre.