DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR OUTAGE MANAGEMENT AND AUTOMATED CREW DISPATCH

摘要

A decision support system (100) is provided for utility operations to assist with crew dispatch and restoration activities following the occurrence of a disturbance in a multiphase power distribution network (102), by providing a real-time visualization of possible location(s). The system (100) covers faults that occur on fuse-protected laterals (114). The system (100) uses real-time data from intelligent electronics devices coupled with other data sources such as static feeder maps to provide a complete picture of the disturbance event, guiding the utility crew to the most probable location(s). This information is provided in real-time, reducing restoration time and avoiding more costly and laborious fault location finding practices.