A SCADA system using mobile agents for A next-generation distribution system

We are studying a future distribution system that solves the problems caused by connection of numerous distributed generators. A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system for this distribution system should be economical, flexible and reliable as well as executing a real–time process. In this paper, we propose a SCADA system using mobile agents in order to make it flexible. In addition, we show two types of communication protocols that make agent migration more fault-tolerant. We have carried out experiments in which the SCADA system executes ground fault protection within the required time. These results indicate that the SCADA system based on our proposed technologies, should be able to fulfill the requirement for real–time processing.