This document discusses self-healing in smart grids. It defines self-healing as a smart grid's ability to quickly detect and isolate faults and reconfigure itself to restore normal operations. The document outlines the components of a smart grid that enable self-healing, including sensors, communication infrastructure, control algorithms, and actuators. It also describes the goals of a self-healing system as being reliable, fault-tolerant, and resilient. Tools that can help achieve self-healing are discussed, such as software agents, synchronized phasor measurement units, and information communication technology. Self-healing is explored at the levels of transmission grids, distribution grids, and microgrids.
The document provides an introduction to smart grids. It discusses how smart grids enable two-way communication between utilities and customers as well as integration of renewable energy sources. Key components of smart grids include smart meters, phasor measurement units, distributed generation, and information transfers. Smart grids provide benefits like improved efficiency, reliability, and support for renewable energy while also posing challenges around security and complex rate systems. India has several smart grid pilot projects underway to modernize its electrical infrastructure.
The document discusses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which involves smart meters, communication networks, and utility applications to provide two-way communication between utilities and customers. It describes the hardware components of smart meters, the AMI network architecture including home area networks and wider communication networks, and various AMI applications such as remote meter reading, outage notification, load management, and asset monitoring.
The document discusses Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems. It describes AMR as the remote collection of meter data from customer premises via communication links. The presentation covers how AMR systems work using components like the encoder-receiver-transmitter, meter interface unit, data concentrator unit and host central station. Benefits of AMR include reduced costs, improved customer service, and better detection of leaks or theft. The document provides an overview of AMR system architecture and its advantages over conventional meter reading.
The document discusses smart grids as a modernization of existing power systems. It describes smart grids as using information technology and communication networks to create a more decentralized, efficient and renewable-based electric grid. Some key benefits of smart grids include improved energy efficiency, higher power reliability, lower costs for consumers, and better integration of renewable energy sources. However, smart grids also face challenges such as high installation costs and potential cybersecurity and privacy issues. The document provides an overview of smart grid components and technologies as well as examples of smart grid pilot projects being implemented in India.
This document presents information on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart meters. It discusses AMI as an integration of technologies that provides communication between utilities and consumers. Smart meters are described as solid state devices that perform functions like time-based pricing and remote operations. The document outlines different types of smart meters and their communication media like power line carrier and wireless. It also discusses the working principle, functions and benefits of smart meters, as well as potential vulnerabilities and future applications.
This document describes a smart energy meter that uses a GSM module to send electricity consumption data via SMS. The meter uses an AD7751 IC to measure real power consumption based on current and voltage inputs. An AVR microcontroller then processes this data and calculates energy used. It can send meter readings, billing information, and load details to the user's mobile phone upon request via a missed call to provide real-time monitoring. The smart meter allows for accurate and automated energy monitoring and billing compared to traditional meters.