Recent requirements and future development of integrated EMS/DTS system in China

The status for dispatch automation systems in China is introduced and the requirement for integrated EMS/DTS (energy management system/dispatcher training simulator) is discussed. The advantages of the integration of EMS/DTS are analyzed. Large benefit can be obtained to develop an integrated EMS/DTS system. EMS/DTS functions for district power system application are investigated and introduced. An application of the LINUX based EMS/DTS to Yulin power system is reported and is used to show the advantage of an open system. Future development of the integrated EMS/DTS systems in China is discussed.