Enhancing CIM with linked data capability

In this paper the Common Information Model (CIM) modeling approach is analyzed from the Linked Data perspective. Due to the Resource Description Framework Schema extensions and constraints introduced by CIM in the IEC standards, the authors propose the enhancements that add Linked Data capability allowing the application of standard based reasoning tools on CIM documents. The paper contains the new approach for CIM-based network modeling using JSON-LD having the Linked Data principles applied.