Advanced Distribution Management Solution Overview
AspenTech OSI Advanced Distribution Management System™ (ADMS) is an integrated solution suite designed to actively manage distribution grids with advanced applications, outage management, and distributed energy resource management. This comprehensive solution enables utility operators to enhance resiliency and operational excellence through intelligent automation from the grid edge to the control room. With real-time network topology and power flow capabilities, coupled with robust visualization and study mode across all functionalities, ADMS provides operators with the tools needed to efficiently manage distribution grids.
Key Features of ADMS
ADMS offers a range of key features, including outage management, operator training simulator, and switch order management. The outage management component of ADMS is highly scalable and easily configurable, allowing for efficient job and crew management, mobile communication, and reporting. The operator training simulator enables hands-on experience with various events and scenarios, such as switching, system faults, overloads, storm operations, and more. Additionally, the switch order management feature allows operators to conduct studies, simulations, and pre-operational checks seamlessly integrated with SCADA, DMS, and OMS systems.
Challenges Faced by Electrical Distribution System Operators
Electrical distribution system operators encounter a growing set of demands from customers, regulators, and public officials to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency while providing accurate data on power system conditions and outages. ADMS addresses these challenges by offering a robust solution for active management of distribution grids, ensuring that operators can meet the evolving needs of stakeholders while maintaining grid reliability.
Related Products and Solutions
In addition to ADMS, AspenTech offers related products such as OSI monarch SCADA™, Generation Management System™, Energy Management System™, and Distributed Energy Resource Management System™. These solutions provide a comprehensive suite of tools for utilities to monitor, control, and optimize their operations, enabling efficient operation of power generation assets, management of renewable integration, and virtual power plant modeling.