Smart Grids process framework assessment through process modeling

Abstract

Smart Grids are current stage in power grids evolution. This trend brings increased demands on network management and it results in the need for greater involvement of ICT technologies to power grids. In telecommunications, managing large ICT networks is traditionally handled at high level and has been described by standardized process frameworks. One of the most important process frameworks is Frameworx by TM Forum. It is generally assumed that the processes from the telecommunications can be adapted to the Smart Grids. This paper addresses the use of existing techniques from the field of telecommunications, especially the Frameworx in the power grid sector. This aim is achieved through modeling and simulation of processes in the power grid using the processes described for telecommunications networks. The output of the paper is to assess the suitability of the usage of formalized process frameworks in the field of power grids.