ABB, the world’s largest supplier of transmission and distribution solutions for today’s power grid, will present cutting-edge digital grid technologies at DistribuTECH, the leading annual electric transmission and distribution (T&D) conference and exhibition event being held on February 5-7 in New Orleans.
ABB’s large presence (booth # 10425) will showcase some of its latest innovations, with a particular focus on the enablement of a digital grid, part of the new group’s ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB Ability™ is a unified, cross-industry digital capability, extending from grid edge to cloud, bringing together all of ABB’s digital products and services with devices, systems, solutions, services. The platform supports most of ABB’s T&D equipment and enables utilities to know more and execute better than ever. ABB Ability™ is the platform bringing together more than 40 years of experience connecting software and digital capabilities to devices, equipment, and systems.
ABB experts will also speak at three DistribuTECH technical sessions at the event. For a complete list of conference sessions and times, please click here.
There are new product offerings and enhancements on display at the event:
- Digital enterprise – An evolution of the ABB Ability™ Ellipse® solution that extends the accuracy of representation of real world assets by utilizing all the data available to the enterprise to create a connected network of digital twins. By having greater insight into the real world, enterprises can have better situational awareness and predictability of system behavior in a single network model view rather than multiple siloed systems.
- Grid control of the future - ABB Ability™ Network Manager X provides a single network model view across the entire grid as well as unified access to the full suite of advanced applications. This integrated operations platform makes it possible to reduce cognitive load and possible human error.
- Grid edge solution – ABB Ability™ e-mesh™ enables utilities, independent power producers and operators to make smarter, faster and more effective business decisions, by integrating real-time monitoring, data aggregation and analysis, machine learning and predictive analytics. The e-mesh solution allows utilities to derive maximum ROI from their microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewable automation investments.
- Transformers – Discover the world’s first digital distribution transformer for liquid-filled units – the TXpert™; ABB’s dry-type transformer with winding varistors for distribution switching; and the micropole distribution transformer for small isolated load applications.
- Digital substation deploying key ABB Ability-based technologies – These digital technologies are a key element of next-generation grids. Touch-screen displays will provide a behind-the-scenes look at recent innovations, including digital communications through fiber-optic cables replacing copper, which can maximize efficiency, reliability and safety, while reducing cost, risk and environmental impact.
- High Voltage Capacitor Banks – ABBACUS Metal Enclosed Capacitor Banks (MECB) from ABB provide a modular, compact and safe solution for medium voltage power factor correction, voltage support and harmonic mitigation. A newly introduced F-Series MECB specifically designed for the North American market with the latest innovation in -Q-ACT, ABB’s technology in arc fault mitigation will be on display.
- Advanced Volt-Var Management System (AVVMS) – As complexities in the distribution system continue to increase, a centralized monitoring and automation system can optimize reactive power and voltage profile to improves power quality of the network. ABB’s AVVMS brings substantial savings in cost of energy and infrastructure utilization, as well as reduction in energy losses.
- Active Harmonic Filter – Harmonics are electric noise pollution that lead to losses in energy, equipment malfunction or downtime and reduction in network capacity. ABB will present customers with various harmonic mitigation solutions and real-time live demonstrations.
- Tru-Break switchgear module – Elastimold® solid-dielectric molded vacuum switches, interrupters and switchgear are now available with the Tru-Break switchgear module. This addition makes it easy for linemen to switch the handle to the open position and visually verify the isolating gap in the conducting path.
- Elastimold® advanced connection system (shear bolt) – This is the latest solution incorporated into the Elastimold portfolio of separable connectors. Shear bolt provides a safe, reliable and flexible solution for underground cable connections that reduces the likelihood of human error. Bolt heads shear off at the right torque with a standard wrench, leaving a smooth and flush finish with no protruding edges.
“It is exciting to see ABB showcasing next generation digital distribution automation solutions at DistribuTECH. These digital solutions allow us to not only help our utility customers make smarter and more strategic decisions about their operations, but also position ABB as their partner of choice for a stronger, smarter and greener grids,” said Anders Sjoelin, Lead Division Manager of Power Grids North America. “With our digital distribution automation solutions, our customers are able to improve grid reliability and sustainability, become more efficient, and gain control of their grid anywhere, anytime.”
DistribuTECH 2019 runs during Feb. 5-7 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, where ABB will be exhibiting in booth # 10425. For more information and to register, please click here.
ABB (NYSE: ABB) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. ABB has invested heavily in North America, with acquisitions totaling nearly $14 billion. ABB employs 24,000 throughout the U.S.in various manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and technology positions. www.abb.com
