Consulting & Design

The electric power industry has undergone dramatic change in the last decade. The widespread liberalization of the electric power industry in many countries, and the general need for increased efficiency and reliability in network operation have introduced new roles to the industry, such as distribution automation. In this complex and changing environment, sound advice from experienced experts is essential.

Siemens PTI expertise in advanced distribution analysis and simulation tools provides incomparable advantage to utilities planning for deployment of distribution automation technologies. The services offered by Siemens PTI range from planning studies, technology assessment and system integration. Studies may include:

• Economic evaluation and cost-benefit analysis

• Feeder sectionalization and automation

• Switching location and optimization

• Optimal topology assessment: radial, closed- and open-loop

• Reliability performance assessment

• Operation and control strategy: distributed versus centralized

• Fault location, isolation, and system restoration (FLISR) assessment and self-healing grids

• Protection, control and monitoring