A real-time operation analysis system for distribution networks

This paper describes the functional aspects and characteristics of a real-time operation analysis system, called interplan operation (IO), operating in the distribution operation center (COD), AES Sul Distribuidora Gaúcha de Energia, in São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil. Among the main characteristics of the system is the integration between different types of information from distinct databases, as reference files, measurements, events, maintenance crews, and operation information. With the user-friendly interface and graphic access to data basis, operation, and calculation information, interplan operation has been proven a flexible, well-built system, efficient in operation analysis for decision-making. The system is composed by several technical modulus embedded into the system, as the optimized switching module, based on a genetic algorithm of specific and innovating characteristics to solve problems. This module is the result of the research and development program carried out in AES Sul.