This paper describes a generic methodology to develop mathematical and computational
models of different components of the smart grid architecture model (SGAM). The SGAM …

The future of mobile and internet technologies are manifesting advancements beyond the
existing scope of science. The concepts of automated driving, augmented-reality, and …

In a world with “things” and devices interconnected at every level, from wearables to home
and building automation, to smart cities and infrastructure, to smart industries, and to smart …

Reliability and load balancing are essential techniques for smart grids that enable reliable
electricity delivery to end customers. A smart grid needs configuration and restoration …

The smart substation, revolutionarily changing every aspect of the modern substation, is
developing fast in the world and being massively deployed in China quickly. A smart …

Advances in substation automation allowed more connected installations to incorporate
additional functions aiming improved deployment, operations and maintenance. However …

The advance on smart grid calls for the development and application of distributed intelligent
control strategies based on open platforms that provides interoperability. The distributed …

With the advancement of technology and the application of new sensors in the electric
distribution grid, in order to increase its automation, meeting the idea of smart grids, a …

The objective of this chapter is to introduce the state of the art technology in wind power
plant control and automation. This chapter starts with a historical background about …

The essential component of all the control and sensory systems is a communication layer.
The MODBUS protocol used in automation and sensory industry defines a simple format of …