Religadores automáticos na qualidade da distribuição de energia elétrica - uma aplicação da indústria 4.0

Abstract

The term Industry 4.0 appeared in 2011, proposing smart factories that integrate physical and virtual systems with digital technologies. This fourth industrial revolution involves the digitization of production through sensors, networks and artificial intelligence. Automation in Industry 4.0 occurs through the integration of physical operations and digital systems, connecting machines and processes to computing and communication infrastructures to make production smarter and more efficient. The aim of this work is to demonstrate how automatic reclosers can help with the quality of electricity distribution through systems that allow real operations to be connected to automated computing and communication infrastructures, not only for process monitoring, but also as a way of controlling disturbances, faults and various failures. To this end, a case study of a rural electrification cooperative located in the state of São Paulo will be used. The results obtained showed that the installation of automatic reclosers significantly improved the DEC and FEC continuity indicators, which measure the duration and frequency of power supply interruptions. With satellite communication, the system has become more efficient and reliable, reducing failures, crew displacements and increasing consumer satisfaction.