1. “Internet of Things” – The new age drivers of Power Distribution Automation
Speaker: Jayant Sinha
Date of session: 2 Oct, 2015

2. Agenda
Concepts
Internet of Things - Intelligent devices, controls and communications
Applications
The transformation of Power Distribution Automation
Challenges
The challenges of integration, interoperability and security

3. Concepts

4. Internet of Things No standard definition
Most commonly accepted definition
“The Internet of Things (IoT) is a computing concept that describes a future where everyday physical devices are connected to the Internet, be able to identify themselves to other devices, be able to share information and learn from the collective intelligence of other devices.”
Key concepts of IoT
Each interconnected device has a digital identity
Multiway communication
Synergy between interacting devices
Shared intelligence
Self-learning capability
Technology Convergence
Integration of Things

5. Technology Convergence
Artificial
Intelligence
Internet of
Things
Internet of
Services
M2M Interface
Control Systems
M2M
Communication
Superconductivity
Sensors
Telemetry
Photonics
Neural
Networks
Mobile
Computing
Cloud
Computing
Robotics
Nanotechnology

6. Integration of Things

7. Applications

8. Smart Metering application

9. Feeder Management: Configuration after fault
Source: US Dept. of Energy

10. Feeder Management: Configuration after intelligent switching

11. Smart Power Distribution System

12. Power Distribution Network Analysis

13. Load Planning & Forecasting
Actual Load
Forecast Load

14. Power Distribution Data Analytics
Power Quality Management
Harmonics & Transients Analysis
Load Balance Analysis
Reactive Power Analysis
Technical Loss Calculations
Load flow studies
Load forecasting
Network Planning
Network reinforcement
Network reconfiguration
Network optimisation

15. Internet of Energy Use of sensors and advanced telemetry
Transition from traditional power system to Smart Grid
Automated systems, with self healing capability
Information delivery on demand
Interoperability with other smart devices
Integrated Energy Management Systems
Operational Efficiency
Cost Optimisation
Environmental Sustainability

16. Challenges

17. Overcoming the roadblocks
Standardisation of systems and interfaces
Interoperable architecture from Sensors to Head end systems
High degree of automation with huge data handling capability
Adaptive and agile networks for Real-time information processing
Robust security systems (Multi-factor and Context-based authentication)
Integration of remote, disparate systems on a common platform

18. Thank you! Jayant Sinha, Lead Consultant (Smart Networks)