Anika Choudhury
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
The advancement of electrical power systems demands efficient monitoring and control of substations to ensure reliability, safety, and optimized operation. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have been widely adopted for automation to facilitate real-time monitoring, remote control, fault detection, and data acquisition. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the implementation of SCADA systems in substation automation, highlighting architecture, communication protocols, and key benefits. A simulation model based on IEC 61850 standard is developed to analyze system performance under various fault conditions. Statistical analysis of key performance indicators such as response time, fault detection accuracy, and data throughput is presented. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of SCADA in enhancing substation operational efficiency and reducing downtime. This study reinforces SCADA’s pivotal role in modern substation automation, emphasizing proven technologies and practices up to 2019.
Keywords
SCADA, Substation Automation, IEC 61850, Real-time Monitoring, Fault Detection, Power Systems
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