ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION CONTROL

Computerized Energy Management Systems for Distribution Control must he designed to be able to grow, both in terms of computer hardware and software. It must be expandable in terms of growing amounts of data and functionality. The basic concept of such a system requires. - a computer range using a common operating system - an open system architecture - modular structure of hardware and software - integrated communication supporting international standard protocols - relational database with appropriate data management utilities - computer aided facilities for data input and picture generation - efficient application software