Process map of a unified data platform for operational intelligence and analysis of power sector

Abstract

The research tries to define “Process Map” for a Unified Data Platform for the power sector and its interoperations. Data mining and analytics are playing a key role in every modern industrial and process system. The tremendous growth in the field of information technology, communication protocols and support of high performing processors of modern day computer has led to a layer of data and information which can be utilized for management and operational excellence. The different data system, communication protocols, hardware and software applications were studied to identify the factors for designing the process map.The information layer added to the conventional power sector network is studied which is an ever increasing source of data. Additional data is being added by the new generation smartgrid with its automation system that are having numerous sensors embedded in the existing power system for controlling, monitoring and operational activities. The research was important as the last few decades have seen an organic growth in the power sector data which needs a defined framework and process map for Operational Intelligence and Analysis.