Düsseldorf Airport is more than just an airport: a modern business park, a congress and conference venue, a world of experience with a wide range of shopping and gastronomy options, an event location and – last but not least – an attractive excursion destination. With the Spectrum Power™ 5 grid control system, grid operation management can be ensured reliably, efficiently and sustainably. 
Spectrum Power™ 5 is a flexible solution that Düsseldorf Airport GmbH has customized together with Siemens to meet the requirements at the airport and has also expanded its functionality. This means that current operational requirements can be optimally covered and the innovative system basis creates room for maneuver for the future.

Solution overview:

• Spectrum Power™ 5 Version 5.60 
• Upgrade, start of operation: 09.2021 
• Redundant multi-computer system 
• Multi-commodity operation for electricity 
• 5 operator stations with 4 monitors 
• 2x 98" large 4K screens 
• Service contract for control system and IT security/patch management 
• SNMP monitoring 

Protocols:

• IEC 60870-5-104 
• OPC interface 

System scope:

• Total data points approx. 30,000 
• Remotely reported data points approx. 20,000 
• Total system images approx. 200

Function overview: 

• Electrical grid topology 
• Temporary network element (TNE) 
• Switching sequence management/switching programs 
• Study mode 
• Comprehensive automatic reporting 

Advanced functions: 

• Estimation of the grid condition 
• Load flow calculation for distribution grid 
• Switching operation check before execution 
• Fault localization 
• Earth fault search 
• Secondary power control tool