This paper investigates the communication network architectures for power systems
between substations using IEC 61850. Optimized Network Engineering Tools (OPNET) is …

Interoperability among multi-vendor substations automation devices, is now achievable due
to the introduction of IEC 61850 standard, which allows power system communication …

IEC 61850 Standard was introduced to address the challenge presented by existence of the
multiple protocols in substation communications, which include many proprietary protocols; …

Changes in the wholesale electricity market alongside the difficulties in upgrading the
transmission system have increased the complexity of power networks operations. This fact …

The Power industry was in demand of a universal global communication standard to enable
interoperability and integration between different manufacturers and types of IED, for …

The ever-increasing demand for power and limitations on upgrade have led to increased
operating voltages and consequently, larger and number of Substations. Substation …

Substation Automation Systems (SASs) are widely used for the purpose of control,
protection, monitoring, communication etc. in substations to improve the reliability of power …

Driven by the increasing application of Smart Grid technologies in today's power systems,
communication networks are becoming more and more important for exchanging …

IEC 61850 is the new standard for communications in substations that defines process bus
and substation bus communications allowing the development of new distributed …

Designing communication architecture for substation automation is a challenging and subtle
task for visualizing substations in the digital world under the umbrella of IEC61850 …