The ADMS Solution, designed at IIT Kanpur, integrates multiple distribution management functions into a unified platform. It enables utilities to monitor, analyze, control, and optimize the entire power distribution network in real time, improving reliability, efficiency, and situational awareness.
As power grids evolve into smarter systems, there is a growing need for advanced tools that can manage increasing complexity, high penetration of renewables, and diverse load demands. Traditional systems lack real-time monitoring and optimization capabilities, making it difficult to ensure reliability and efficient operation.
CIM Standard
Industry standard CIM interfaces for modeling and data exchange
Protocol Support
ESB, IEC/OPC-UA protocols for seamless data exchange
Unified Platform
Integrates SCADA, OMS, and DMS into a single comprehensive solution
GIS Integration
OpenStreetMap integration for geo-tagging and visualization
Problems Addressed
Lack of Real-Time Visibility
Conventional systems provide delayed or incomplete data, leading to slower fault response and poor decision-making.
Inefficient Load Management
Without optimization tools, utilities struggle to balance supply and demand, especially during peak hours or outages.
Integration Challenges
Handling data from distributed energy resources (DERs), smart meters, and control systems is difficult without a centralized solution.
Technical Details
CIM (Common Information Model)
- IEC CIM Editor for network modeling
- Modelling per standard IEC 61970
- Facilitates modeling of Power System resources (Source, lines, transformer, loads etc.)
- Import network models from other CIM tools
- Standardized framework for exchanging model information
GIS Integration
- Support for geo-tagging of network elements using IEC CIM model within the CIM Editor
- Currently supports OpenStreetMap for the map layer
- Topological islands and network line segments can be overlayed over a map
- Network elements can be annotated using real-time values from SCADA/ADMS algorithms
- Advanced visualization capabilities for enhanced situational awareness
Solution & Architecture
IIT Kanpur's ADMS platform offers a comprehensive solution to modern grid management. It provides real-time monitoring, fault detection and isolation, load forecasting, and optimal switching strategies. By integrating SCADA, OMS, and DMS into a single platform, ADMS helps utilities make smarter decisions and enhance power reliability and quality.
The platform adopts industry-standard interfaces including CIM for modeling, ESB and IEC/OPC-UA protocols for data exchange, and integrates GIS capabilities using OpenStreetMap for advanced network visualization and management.
ADMS – Product Sheet
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