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PMU
• A Phasor Measurement Unit, also called a PMU or a
synchrophasor
phasor tells the magnitude and phase angle for the AC voltage
(GPS) data. This means that data collected across a grid is all synchronized
geographic grid.
• The data collected tells the system operator if the voltage, current, and
multiple ways:
• To identify inefficiencies
throughout the world. In some cases they are also used in distribution grids. Coupled
with smart controllers, PMU offer the opportunity to replace typical hands-on
adjustments required by SCADA systems with a system that makes decisions and
Such capabilities promise to allow for more robust and efficient integration of
becoming a key tool in making our grid more reliable, resilient, and ultimate cleaner
In IED — Intelligent Electronic Device
IED — Intelligent Electronic Device
Common types of IEDs include protective relays, circuit breaker, capacitor bank switches,
• Most IEDs carry communication ports and standard communication protocol technology
(e.g. DNP3, IEC 104 or IEC 61850) to communicate directly with SCADA systems or RTUs.
• The term is often also used as a synonym for modern protection relays, which use a
• Modern IEDs are also designed to support the IEC 61850 standard for substation
automation, which provides full interoperability and enables advanced protection and
communication functions.
• With increasing intelligence, IEDs are used as a new alternative to, or a complement