ANÁLISE E OTIMIZAÇÃO DA EFICIÊNCIA E CONFIABILIDADE DE RELIGADORES EM SISTEMAS DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE ENERGIA ELÉTRICA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO

Abstract

The automation of the power distribution network has proven to be an effective strategy to improve the quality of supply and reduce response time in cases of interruptions. This work aims to present a comparative analysis between the traditional method of responding to a fuse switch in the district of Cataguarino, in Cataguases, and the use of the automated device RD ROCKET-1. The adopted methodology involved the analysis of operational data provided by the concessionaire Energisa, considering indicators such as Average Response Time (ART), Average Travel Time (ATT), Equivalent Duration of Interruption per Consumer Unit (DEC) and Equivalent Frequency of Interruption per Consumer Unit (FEC). The results indicate that the implementation of RD ROCKET-1 contributed significantly to the reduction of travel and response time, in addition to improving service continuity indicators. It is concluded that the use of the automated device represents an efficient solution for the operation of the power grid, promoting greater agility, reliability and consumer satisfaction.