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.
Background
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.
Details of the Problems
1. Lack of Real-Time Visibility:
Conventional systems provide delayed or incomplete data, leading to slower fault response and poor decision-making.
2. Inefficient Load Management:
Without optimization tools, utilities struggle to balance supply and demand, especially during peak hours or outages.
3. Integration Challenges:
Handling data from distributed energy resources (DERs), smart meters, and control systems is difficult without a centralized solution.
Solution
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.