Distribution Automation – Reliable power grids

The Siemens cloud-based Electrification X – Overhead Line Fault Management takes on the role of the control room in the event of a fault. All faults are automatically reported there, quickly evaluated, and transmitted to the maintenance personnel’s mobile devices, complete with accurate data of the affected section. Your advantage: Even without a dedicated control room, you have sophisticated, efficient fault management that can be set up quickly and easily.

• Available from anywhere and easy to use
• Quick implementation
• Plug-and-play registration
• Uncomplicated exchange of fault indicators

Modern technology used to your advantage – this is fault localization in the cloud. It allows you to quickly and easily optimize your fault management without having to invest in expensive technology.

• No requirement for a dedicated control room or investments in complex IT/OT infrastructures: Fault localization in the cloud relies on the mobile phones or tablets of maintenance personnel.
• Cost-effective maintenance: The individual components offer a long service life and are quickly and easily interchangeable in case of damage.
• Reduced maintenance requirements: The cloud localization system works independently and is connected to the secure, reliable Siemens cloud.
• Easy access to data: Since the data is stored in the Siemens cloud, it can be accessed from anywhere via smartphones and tablets.

The Self-Optimizing Grid is a holistic solution that combines elements of each level of the distribution grid solution. It is comprised of the most relevant applications for semi-decentralized solutions. These applications accurately monitor the grid and remotely control stations to ensure high reliability of supply and improve system performance, using several intelligent functions.

• Self-healing reduces outage time through early detection of fault location
• Fault management helps reduce the number of outages on the grid by automatically reconfiguring the feeder of a load to avoid overload on lines, transformers, and switches
• Automatic source transfer automatically transfers critical loads to an alternate source in the event of a loss of voltage incident.
• Overload reduction handles unmanageable loads on the grid.
• Area voltage control uses several intelligent secondary substations to monitor and regulate voltage level.