A. Pahwa, J.K. Shultis, D. Rucker, and W. Dowling, "Field Test of Distribution Automation Equipment at Kansas Utilities," IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 6, No. 4, 1564-1572 (1991).

Distribution automation can be beneficial to utilities by reducing operating costs and increasing efficiency. Since needs of most utilities are different, obtaining first hand experience with distribution automation equipment is important. In this paper, experiences of Kansas City Power & Light Co. and MidWest Energy, Inc. (members of Kansas Electric Utilities Research Program) related to operation of pilot distribution automation systems are described. Data gathered on failure of equipment is also included. As part of this project, a microcomputer program was developed for cost/benefit analysis of eight distribution automation functions. Salient features of this program are discussed and results of an example are presented.

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