This paper describes the indigenous development and implementation of a Power Distribution Automation system at pilot level in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India. Electric Power Distribution Automation (DA) system is being increasingly adopted by the electric utilities to reduce the operational problems of distribution networks. The DA system not only provides system wide status and health monitoring but also helps in coordinated controls required to enhance quality and reliability of the supply.
Power, Centralized monitoring and control, Performance Improvement, Distribution automation
