“Recent feature additions and changes in CIM” — Kendall Demaree, Alstom Grid

Abstract

This talk will address some of the specific areas of addition or change and their state of integration into the CIM standards. We will provide commentary upon and a road map into various activities, models, model management practices, and trends that have recently emerged. Highlights include: System planning models, Dynamic simulation models, Distribution models, Unbalanced models, Network analysis solutions, DC transmission models, Transformer models, Operational limits models, Control area specifications, Naming and Identity, SCADA measurement models, Cuts and jumpers models, Metering models, Wind models, The role of UML supporting interfaces, profiles, profile groups, CIM UMLversioning, CIM instance data segregation, CIM UML and its relation to time, modifications, instance data changes, Policies such as SI units, UML naming conventions, patterns, "Informative" models and relationship to testing and validation, Relation to other standards such as IEC61850, MultiSpeak, Priority topics for latest CIM standards, Trends into the future