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    How can biomimicry benefit power distribution networks ?

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    Paper number
    84
    Conference name
    CIRED 2019
    Conference date
    3-6 June 2019
    Conference location
    Madrid, Spain
    Peer-reviewed
    Yes
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    Authors
    Barbarin, Georges, Schneider Electric, France
    Schmitt, Pierre-Michael, Schneider Electric, France
    Abstract
    What do human biology and electrical power distribution systems have in common? Perhaps surprisingly, quite a lot. These similarities can inspire electrical distribution networks’ design and management and risk minimization efforts. To understand why biomimicry helps utilities build smarter electrical substations, consider the functions of the human body.Our bodies are innately designed to mitigate the danger of a shutdown (death), run optimally, self maintain, and protect themselves from risk to give us the best chance of continued operation (life). Electrical distribution equipment and networks are designed in the same way, so employing biomimicry for switchgear modernization and maintenance and in the deployment of sensors and connected substation technology makes sense.The central nervous system integrates information from the entire body to coordinate activity, while the peripheral nervous system acts as a relay that connects the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.Likewise, an analogous ecosystem in the electrical distribution context also has similar layers that must communicate with each other. There’s the physical grid – the hardware, equipment, and assets in operation in the field – that is capable of upstream communication. This is fundamental for the grid’s survival and operations and functions much like a human heart. At the next level is edge control – systems that connect to, coordinate, and manage the way field equipment works – similar to how the autonomic nervous system communicates with downstream organs. At the highest position are the grid apps, analytics, and services that function like the brain
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    AIM
    Date
    2019-06-03
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    • CIRED 2019 Conference
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    https://cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/238
    http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/467
    ISSN
    2032-9644
    ISBN
    978-2-9602415-0-1

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