DISTRIBUTION-SYSTEM CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of recent developments in distribution system control. After some basic definitions the actu al state of the art of supervisory control of distribution system is d iscussed, followed by some criticism of the existing control systems. In the near future changes in the technical environment may influence the trends in the control of distribution systems. But also operationa l problem will define the direction of the development of future super visory control systems for distribution systems. The paper ends with a short description of the requirements and possibilities for load mana gement.