ABB Process and Substation Integration White Paper
Summary
Discover how advanced automation standards are revolutionizing power generation control rooms. This guide details the integration of process and electrical systems into a single, cohesive network architecture using the IEC 61850 protocol. Ideal for engineers and facility managers running modern thermal power plants, it explains how unified communication separates application layers from hardware. Learn to achieve seamless operation and future-proof your plant's control system by eliminating outdated hardwired interfaces and maximizing overall efficiency.
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system
Future power plant control - Integrating process & substation automation
into one system
Author:
Joerg Orth, ABB AG, Mannheim,
Germany
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Future power plant control - Integrating process ...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system ABSTRACT Today’s power plants are highly automate...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system ABSTRACT 2 ONE SYSTEM FOR PROCESS & ELECTRICA...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system be utilized for cost efficient operation and main...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Figure 2 Electrical systems overview display • Ac...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system • System security To maintain high security, syst...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system side. State-of-the-art process control systems pr...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system tools are device specific. This applies also for ...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system POWER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Figure 4 Unit tran...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Grid Connection Emergency Supply Unit Transformer...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Function Process Electrical Remarks Electrical Sy...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the in...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system • Events have to be recorded in chronological ord...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system BASICS OF IEC 61850 IEC 61850 is much more than a...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Control IEC 61850 / Logical Nodes QA1/CSWI QC1/CS...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Substation Structure =E1 Voltage level 110k V IED...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Application Data Model (Objects,Services) Client ...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system IMPACT OF IEC 61850 ON THE CONTROL SYSTEM STRUCTU...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Control Room Control Room Workplace Plant network...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system definitions/attributes. The ABB PCM 600 IED tool ...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Figure 11 REG 670 predefined package for hydro-, ...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system Operation Office Workplace Monitoring Network Con...
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Power-Gen Europe 2007 Future power plant control - Track 7, Integrating process & substation Session Electrical Systems automation into one system SUMMARY / CONCLUSION With the integration of proc...
Manual Details
| Brand | Integration |
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| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 708.43 KB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What primary standard should I use for modern substation automation?
The newly developed IEC 61850 standard is recommended, defining interoperable function blocks called logical nodes.
How does IEC 61850 ensure the system remains future-proof?
It separates the application and communication layers, enabling components to be changed or modified without impacting the entire system.
Can I integrate electrical control with traditional process control systems using this standard?
Yes; integration allows operators to monitor and operate electrical devices in the same way they manage process controls.
Are there specialized extensions available for different power types?
Yes, extensions exist for hydro power (IEC 61850-7-420), wind energy plants, and distributed renewables.