Proof of Concept for IEC61850 Process Bus Technology
Reference Number
NIA_NGET0104
Title
Proof of Concept for IEC61850 Process Bus Technology
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
National Grid Electricity Transmission
National Grid Electricity Transmission
Award Type
Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source
Ofgem
Start Date
01 August 2013
End Date
01 February 2018
Duration
54 months
Total Grant Value
£146,000
Industrial Sectors
Power
Region
London
Programme
Network Innovation Allowance
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Objectives
The project objectives are to install protection and control equipment that complies with the IEC61850 standard, at 400kV. Part of this objective will be to address issues that arise with the interface between conventional protection and NCITs. This project will be successful if the IEC standard equipment can be successfully used on site, and interfaced with existing equipment.
Abstract
Multiple protocols exist for substation automation, which include proprietary protocols with custom communication links. The interoperability of multiple vendors solutions would be a huge advantage for TSOs all over the world. To address the interoperability issue, the IEC created a standard known as 61850 with the intention of creating a single protocol for the complete substation, and promoting the interoperation of systems between OEMs. This project is addressing a problem (from the protection side) of two points: Outage Constraint to replace protection Interoperability between different OEM solutions Demonstration Previous feasibility study projects (AS3 - National Grid IFI Project) and other university research projects gave us enough information to build an initial strategy. That strategy allowed us to make an informed decision as to a trial solution that can enable the adoption of IEC61850 standard within National Grid, as opposed to our bespoke solutions. This project will run a trial of the appropriate P&C equipment to enable the communication of different manufacturer’s equipment. The project will also demonstrate the compatibility of Non-conventional Instrument transformers, with conventional Instrument Transformers, in service.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above
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