AD-SDI DATA CONTENT STANDARD

UTILITY – ELECTRIC

Working Draft

March 2009

Prepared by
Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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REVISION HISTORY

Revision # Reason Effective Date

1 Original Draft March 2009

2 Revised 20 Apr 2009

3 Revised 3 May 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1Introduction.....................................................................................................1

2Scope, purpose, and application....................................................................1

2.1Scope.....................................................................................................................................1
2.2Purpose.................................................................................................................................2
2.3Application...........................................................................................................................2

3Terms and definitions.....................................................................................3

4Symbols, abbreviated terms, and notations..................................................3

5Content Model.................................................................................................4
5.1Electric Utility Overview....................................................................................................4
5.2Electric Transmission.........................................................................................................4
5.3Electric Distribution............................................................................................................4

6UML Model .....................................................................................................5

6.1UML Model for Electric Transmission Network.............................................................5
6.2UML Model for Electric Distribution Network...............................................................6

7Data Dictionary...............................................................................................7
7.1Data Dictionary for Electric Transmission ......................................................................7
7.1.1Structure Features...............................................................................................................7
7.1.2Circuit Segment Features...................................................................................................7
7.1.3Equipment Features............................................................................................................8
7.2Data Dictionary for Electric Distribution.........................................................................9
7.2.1Structure Features...............................................................................................................9
7.2.2Circuit Segment Features.................................................................................................10
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1 Introduction
The primary purpose of this part of the FGDS Data Content Standard is to support the
exchange of electric utility data. This part seeks to establish a common baseline for the
semantic content of electric utility databases for public agencies and private enterprises. It
also seeks to simplify the standards for exchange of electric utility data among the AD-SDI
community. That, in turn, discourages duplicative data collection. Benefits of adopting this
part of the standard also include the long-term improvement of the utility network data within
the AD-SDI community.

The FGDS Data Content Standard for electric utility data is developed with a certain
philosophy which includes the following concepts:

• Keep it simple; have the fewest data elements possible, but make those data elements
mandatory. This encourages use of the part.

• Use single data types, for example, coordinate types. Different organizations store
their data or make them available using a variety of data types, for example, latitude
longitude, UTM coordinates, Nahrwan datum, WGS datum, and so on. Because the
data provider, the organization creating the data, is the one most knowledgeable about
their data, they should be responsible for converting their data into this single data
type. Multiple data types would make the part less useful to data users.

• Make the part compatible with current GIS software .

• Require metadata supporting how the utility data was compiled and how their
corresponding accuracy values were estimated.

2 Scope, purpose, and application

2.1 Scope

Electric utility data encompasses a wide range of spatial data entities that are fundamental to
many GIS applications. Electric utility data sets pertaining to the supply of power are
normally considered key elements of base maps and serves as essential reference data in this
context. The datasets are also of interest because they include many elements critical to the
public and private infrastructure and provide services in daily life of citizens. The reliable
functioning of the increasingly complex, inter-connected, and inter-dependent utility
infrastructures including electric, water, and gas supply systems, wastewater systems, and
communications is vital for the security, economic prosperity, and social well-being of the
Emirate.

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2.2 Purpose

In the context of AD-SDI, this document defines the electric utility data theme to include
those geographic entities that are explicitly designated for providing electricity or services.
As such, this data theme includes layers such as power lines, transmission facilities, and
distribution facilities.

2.3 Application

This part of the FGDS Data Content Standard is intended to facilitate a common
methodology to manage and share electric utility datasets among the various AD-SDI
Community Entities.

At small and medium scales, electric utility data will normally include only transmission
features and facilities. At large scale, utility data will include both transmission and
distribution level features as well as further level of detail, such as individual street lights or
meters.

The data set contains electric utility structure features located along circuit segment
features involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The non-network
structural support features located along the network are also part of this data set.

The electric utility features often provide good landmarks for orientation and navigation
purposes because of their large size. They can also provide a quick visualization of the
infrastructure elements located in an area. These features when combined with other utility
features offer a high-level appreciation of the degree of infrastructure interdependency.

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3 Terms and definitions

4 Symbols, abbreviated terms, and notations

The following symbols, abbreviations, and notations are applicable to this document.
Symbols, abbreviations, and notations applicable to multiple parts are listed in the Base
Document.

ADWEA - Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority

ADDC - Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

AADC - Al Ain Distribution Co.

TRANSCO - Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company

FAC – Final Acceptance Certificate

PAC – Provisional Acceptance Certificate

WGS 84 – World Geodetic System of 1984

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5 Content Model

5.1 Electric Utility Overview

Electric utilities generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy. Electricity is produced at
generating stations and transmitted over high-voltage lines to bulk load stations or substations
at voltages ranging from 132 kilovolts (kV) to 400 kV. Voltage is reduced to levels of 11 kV,
22 kV, and 33 kV at the distribution substation and carried along primary feeders to
distribution transformers. Feeder circuits may be attached to poles (overhead) or buried in
trenches or duct banks (underground). Secondary circuits and service drops distribute electric
power to customer service points. Distribution transformers step down voltage from primary
feeder levels to customer levels between 240 volts (V) for residences and as high as at 480 V
for commercial and small industrial customers.
Electrical Facilities refer to the entire electrical sector infrastructure services including, power
transmission and distribution. This information is currently owned by ADWEA and its
affiliated companies, primarily ADDC, AADC and TRANSCO. The GIS at ADWEA is
implemented using internationally accepted data models that have been adapted to meet the
specific business needs. The process of updating the electric utility network data is
institutionalized at the most local levels, with the updating being carried out on a daily basis
as part of ongoing business transactions.

5.2 Electric Transmission

The power delivered by electric utilities is transmitted from generating plants to industrial
sites and the substations using transmission networks. Electrical transmission Dataset
includes location information on primary substations, towers and power network (overhead
lines and underground cables) including substations names. The basic characteristics of
conductors and cables respectively are included as well as information on trenches locations
and ducts.

5.3 Electric Distribution

The power transmitted from generating plants to substations are distributed to residential and
commercial users using the distribution network. Dataset includes location information on
switching substations and distribution substations including substation names and references.
Also included are basic characteristics of conductors and underground cables with
information on trenches locations and ducts. In addition, street lights location and basic
characteristics are provided.

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6 UML Model
This section provides the UML models for electric transmission and distribution network.

6.1 UML Model for Electric Transmission Network

ElectricTransmission Network

Circuit Segment Equipment Structure

-Planning Status

Buried Electric Line Segment Electric Station Overhead Structure

-SubtypeCD -Full Name -Basic Tower Height
-Label Text -Planning Status
-Station Name
-Subtype

Overhead Line Duct Edge

-SubtypeCD -Material

Communication Cable
-SubtypeCD

Figure 1: UML Model for Electric Transmission

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6.2 UML Model for Electric Distribution Network

Electric Distribution Network

Circuit Segment Structure

-Status Indicator -Status Indicator

Communication Cable Bus Bar Substation

-Subtype -Name
-Type

Primary UG Electric Line Segment Primary OH Electric Line Segment Duct Bank
-Buried Depth -SubtypeCD -Material
-SubtypeCD

Secondary UG Electric Line Segment Secondary OH Electric Line Segment Support Structure
-Buried Depth -SubtypeCD -Height
-SubtypeCD -SubtypeCD

Streetlight
-Fixture Height
-SubtypeCD

Figure 2: UML Model for Electric Distribution

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7 Data Dictionary

7.1 Data Dictionary for Electric Transmission

7.1.1 Structure Features

The structures involved in energy transmission are located overhead or underground.

Overhead structures are designed to support mechanical loads imposed by conductors and
equipment as well as additional loads presented by wind, ice, and/or snow.

Table 1 Data Dictionary for Structure features of Electric Transmission network

Overhead Structure These are structures involved in electric transmission that are located overhead.

Basic Tower Height Code indicating the basic height of overhead structure.

Planning Status Code indicating the planning status of the facility. The value of this attribute is
extracted from a value domain that includes the following options: Suggested,
Proposed, etc.

Duct Edge Duct Edge provides support for symbolized ducts within an Underground Linear
Structure.

Material Code indicating the material of Duct Edge. The value of this attribute is extracted from
a value domain that includes the following options: Fiber Glass, Steel, etc.

7.1.2 Circuit Segment Features

Table 2 Data Dictionary for Circuit Segments of Electric Transmission network

Circuit Segment This is an abstract class to store the following attributes common to Circuit Segment
features.

Planning Status Indicates the present status of the Circuit Segment feature. The value of this attribute is
extracted from a value domain that includes the following options: Active (default),
Abandoned, App. Design, Decommissioned, FAC, PAC, Proposed, Removed, Standby,
Temporary, To be transferred, Under Commission, Under Construction, Warranty

Buried Electric Line Feeder circuits may be attached to poles (overhead) or buried in trenches or duct banks
Segment (underground).

Subtype CD 132, 220 and 400 KV underground cable systems

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Overhead Line Overhead transmission lines carry electric current and are supported by structures
including power poles, H-frames, and towers.

Subtype CD 132, 220, and 400 KV OHL

Communication Communication Cable carries non-electric signals including telephone within the
Cable network. Communication Cable is used to control Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.

Subtype CD Power Line Carrier PLC Link, Pilot Cable, Optical Ground Wire OPGW, Fiber Optic
Cable FOC, SDH Link UG, SDH Link OH, and Leased Lines

7.1.3 Equipment Features

Table 3 Data Dictionary for Equipment features of Electric Transmission network

Electric Station This is a polygon feature that indicates the comparative location of the main stations of the
Power Transmission network approximately.

Full Name Full name of the facility.

Label Text Further description of the Full Name in text.

Station Name Name of the facility.

Subtype Communication Station, Metering Station, Riser Station, Primary Substation, Grid Station,
Power Station, Mobile Station, Store

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7.2 Data Dictionary for Electric Distribution

7.2.1 Structure Features

Table 4 Data Dictionary for Structure features of Electric Distribution network

Structure This is an abstract class to store the following attributes common to Structure features.

Status Indicator Code indicating the status of underground linear structure. The value of this attribute is
extracted from a value domain that includes the following attributes: Abandoned, App.
Design, Approved, FAC, In Service, Out Of Service, PAC, Proposed, Under
Commission, Under Construction, Warranty, etc.

Substation A subsidiary station where electricity is transformed from high to low for domestic and
commercial distribution by a low-voltage network

Name Name of the Substation

Type Indicates Substation type. The value of this attribute is extracted from a value Domain
that has the following values: Switching, Substation, etc.

Duct Bank A duct bank protects electrical lines that are beneath the ground from accidental
breakage. They consist of electrical cables within round ducts encased in reinforced
concrete. They reserve space for future cabling.

Material Material used to make the Duct Bank - Concrete or PVC

Street Light Street Light is modeled as a separate feature; Street light illuminates a street area.

Fixture Height Height of light on pole. The value of this attribute is extracted from a value domain that
includes the options: 1M, 4M,etc

Subtype CD Only One Subtype exists named as Street Light

Support Structure A Support Structure describes objects that support electric devices.

Height Code indicating height of structure. The value of this attribute is extracted from a value
domain that includes the options: 1M up to 40M

Subtype CD Domain values of the Support Structure defined as: H- Frame, Non- Wood Power
Pole, Wood Power Pole, Non- Wood Street Light Pole, Wood Street Light Pole, Tower

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7.2.2 Circuit Segment Features

Electric Line Segment includes the collection of phase and neutral conductors that deliver
electricity. Electric Line Segment is categorized by voltage and is either an overhead (OH) or
underground (UG) segment.

Overhead Electric Line Segment carries electric current and are supported by structures
including power poles, H-frames, and towers.

Primary OH Electric Line Segment carries voltage levels of 11 kV, 22 kV, and 33 kV.
Primary overhead electric line segments connect to underground electric line segments that
have exited the substation and serve as the source of power to secondary segments.

A Sec OH Electric Line Segment is an electric line segment that carries a voltage of less than
600 volts and connects the low voltage side of a distribution transformer to service electric
line segment taps.

Table 5 Data Dictionary for Circuit Segments of Electric Distribution network

Circuit Segment This is an abstract class to store the following attributes common to Circuit Segment
features.

Status Indicator Code indicating the status of underground linear structure. The value of this attribute
is extracted from a value domain that includes the following attributes: Abandoned,
App. Design, Approved, FAC, In Service, Out Of Service, PAC, Proposed, Under
Commission, Under Construction, Warranty, etc.

Primary UG Electric Primary segments carry voltage levels of 11 kV, 22 kV, and 33 kV.
Line Segment

Buried Depth Distance below grade to top of underground electric line segment.

Subtype CD 11 kV Underground Cable, 22 kV Underground Cable, 33 kV Underground Cable,

11 kV Submarine Cable, 22 kV Submarine Cable, 33 kV Submarine Cable

Secondary UG Electric Secondary line segments carry voltage levels of less than 480 V.
Line Segment

Buried Depth Distance below grade to top of underground electric line segment.

Subtype CD Three Phase LV Underground Cable, Single Phase LV Underground Cable,

Underground Street Light Cable

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Primary OH Electric Primary OH Electric Line Segment carries voltage levels of 11 kV, 22 kV, and 33
Line Segment kV. Primary overhead electric line segments connect to underground electric line
segments that have exited the substation and serve as the source of power to
secondary segments.

Subtype CD 11 kV Overhead Line, 22 kV Overhead Line, 33 kV Overhead Line

Secondary OH Electric A secondary OH Electric Line Segment is an electric line segment that carries a
Line Segment voltage of less than 600 volts and connects the low voltage side of a distribution
transformer to service electric line segment taps.

Subtype CD Single Phase LV Overhead Line, Three Phase LV Overhead Line

Communication Cable Communication cable carries non-electric signals including telephone within the
network. Communication cable is used to control Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.

Bus Bar Bus Bar is a large rigid conductor that connects devices in switching facilities to feed
power to two or more circuits.

Subtype 11 kV Switchgear, 22 kV Switchgear, 33 kV Switchgear, LV Switch Board, Feeder

Pillar, Service Turret / Cabinet and Street Light Control Cabinet, T_Busbar, 6.6 kV
Switchgear, 3.3 kV Switchgear

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