Software to manage transformers using intelligent electronic device

Power companies usually answer the increase in power demand by building new generation facilities. Nevertheless, an efficient use of energy could reduce and delay the costs of investment in new power plants. This paper shows a software system to manage transformers and evaluate losses when they work...

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Published in:Ingeniería e investigación 2016-01, Vol.36 (1), p.85-89
Main Authors: Fortes, Marcio Zamboti, Fernandes, Henrique Santos, Moura, Matheus B., Guadelupe, Paulo C.C., Fernandes, Natália Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automated Systems
Electronics
energy management
ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
industry electric utility control
Intelligent design
intelligent electronic device
Software
Transformers
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Summary:Power companies usually answer the increase in power demand by building new generation facilities. Nevertheless, an efficient use of energy could reduce and delay the costs of investment in new power plants. This paper shows a software system to manage transformers and evaluate losses when they work with zero loads. This system contributes to reduce the waste of energy with some simple actions such as shutting off an unused transformer or reconnecting disabled equipment based on the customer’s demand. It uses real time measurements collected from Intelligent Electronic Devices as a base for software decisions. It also measures and reports the total power saving.
ISSN:0120-5609
2248-8723
DOI:10.15446/ing.investig.v36n1.48104