b'cired2021.orgSESSION 3:OPERATION, CONTROL AND PROTECTIONSession 3 traditionally deals with the operation of distribution networks, including control technology and system protection, which is a more and more challenging topic in the emerging environment of digitalisation, smart grids, distributed generation and e-mobility. The relevant technical and economic targets of distribution grid operators, the expectations and requirements of stakeholders, as well as solution strategies of scientists and manufacturers new products will be presented and discussed in Session 3. Both recent practical experiences and the results from current research as the basis of future developments are very welcome.OPERATION PROTECTIONWorkforce management tools and techniques toNew protection schemes and functions forimprove operation efficiency up-to-date grid structuresMaintenance strategies and condition assessment Protection simulation models, tools and new Data demand, data management and documentation functionsOrganisation strategies and schemes for gridRefurbishment strategies for protection systemsoperators Impact of distributed generation on traditional Blackout, restoration strategies and crisisprotection systemsmanagement Protection management considering remote access Impact of decentralised generation and virtual powerand IT securityplants on grid operation Reliability aspects of IEC 61850 based protectionOperation of industry grids Protection concepts in grids with low short circuit New applications in grid operation (ArtificialcurrentIntelligence, augmented reality, drones, etc.) Fault location, analyses and recordsTesting of protection relays, functions and systemsCONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONConcepts for SCADA systems in a developing environmentCentralised versus decentralised control strategiesTSO/DSO-Interface, providing system servicesand flexibility on distribution levelAutomation on distribution level andself-healing gridsVoltage control in MV- and LV-gridsIT-Security and resilience aspects of information access and information exchangeConvergence of power grids and communication gridsCommunication standards techniques and protocols for smart grids and smart meteringExperience with multi-vendor solutions and interoperabilityPractical experience with grid islanding -detection, control and protectionManagement strategies for flexible loads(E-vehicles, heat pumps)5G- and IoT-Applications05'