6. Glossary – Definitions
Smart Grid
All information technologies coupled with an electrical network infrastructure, to optimize the production, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity. The aim is energy efficiency to reduce our environmental impact.
Network synchrophasor or vector meter; PMU, Phasor Measurement Unit
Electronic device for measuring current and voltage signals in the complex plane, synchronously with GPS. The aim is to improve knowledge of the electrical network in real time.
PDC, Phasor Data Concentrator
Platform for analyzing subnetwork PMU measurement data for accurate, rapid diagnosis and decision-making to control the condition of the power network.
Power quality; Qualité de l'énergie électrique
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Bibliography
Websites
Alstom, Challenges of electrical grids,
http://www.alstom.com/grid/about-us/understanding-electrical-grids/Challenges-of-electrical-grids/ (page consulted in April 2015).
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Standards and norms
non-exhaustive list
- American National Standard Protocol Specification for ANSI Type 2 Optical port. - ANSI C12.18-2006 -
- American National Standard For Utility Industry End Device Data Tables. - ANSI C12.19-2012 -
- Protocol Specification for Interfacing to Data Communication Networks. - ANSI C12.22-2012 -
- Guide for the application of current transformers used for protective...
Regulations
Law no. 2010-1488 of December 7, 2010 on the new organization of the electricity market.
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