A training seminar was held in Smolensk for representatives of the technical unit and specialists of Distribution Zones of the Smolensk branch of IDGC of Centre. In the course of it, specialists from one of the leading companies that supply energy equipment spoke about a digital monitoring and control system for Distribution Zones. In particular, the issues of remote control of overhead lines using an intelligent disconnector, as well as methods for determining a faulty feeder using the A-Signal grid monitor and disconnecting an emergency tap were covered.
In addition, it was about ensuring full observability of overhead lines with the help of the short circuit indicator IKZ-B. The seminar participants were able to familiarize themselves with specific schemes using the example of power facilities of Smolensk City and Smolensky Distribution Zones, which they maintain, get recommendations from the supplier company for the placement of short-circuit indicators and controlled disconnectors, and also study the technical description of the “RIC” disconnector.
“In Smolenskenergo in the coming years it is planned to create a digital distribution zone on the basis of Smolensky Distribution Zone. In this production unit, there are already elements of automation, it is ready for further development in the framework of digitalization. Today at the seminar we had the opportunity to get acquainted with the management system of such a Distribution Zone and ask questions to the representatives of the company whose equipment we use and plan to use in the future,” commented First Deputy Director - Chief Engineer of Smolenskenergo Vitaly Mordykin.
According to him, the implementation of digital technologies in Smolensky Distribution Zone will significantly improve the reliability of power supply to consumers, automate the process of locating and isolating fault on the line, reduce the cost of maintaining the electrical grid, optimize the work of dispatching and operating personnel, improve the technical level of electrical grid operation, and finally, create managed and automated distribution grids of the new generation.