Distribution Operator Training Simulator

  • D-OTS utilizes a full 3-phase network model to represent distribution networks used in Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
  • It is an effective tool for dispatcher training for switching operations, crew management, system restoration, trouble call analysis, and network analysis
  • User can define any set of scenarios over a given time frame (from minutes to hours) and employ those in various training and study sessions.

Dr. Debs' Column

The Structuring of Deregulation!

The current economic crisis has given "deregulation" a bad score and the government is now working hard to "regulate." The banking industry is being partially nationalized to avoid the suspected collapse of our financial system. Amazingly, this is happening just over 10 years after major parts of the US introduced deregulation and restructuring in electricity markets on a large scale. This experience in the power industry had major ups, downs and setbacks, but thanks to cool heads and the availability of good options the clock was not rolled back to the full regulation days.

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