Distribution Management System

The objectives for distribution management system (DMS) implementation are: (i) enhancing safety by providing better visibility and control on system energization and de-energization; (ii) extending the useful life span of power system assets by properly managing their operation; (iii) improving system reliability by reducing system outage times; and (iv) enhancing system efficiency and optimizing the use of available resources. DMS functionality can be broadly divided system monitoring, decision support tools and control. The DMS acquires a significant number of real-time and near-real-time information about the current status, performance, and loading of distribution system power apparatus. The high availability requirement feature of the DMS for system operation critical functions forces a double redundant design or a quadruple design.