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As voltage and current magnitude and phase angle measurements are the
most important aspects for safe, reliable, and automated distribution system,
µPMUs would be indispensable in modern distribution system. Initially, the
cost of installing such µPMUs would seem to be costly in comparison with
several standalone measurement systems in the case of a small and simple
distribution system. However, with the increased complexity of the modern
smart distributions system, as more functions will be integrated to these
µPMUs, the implementation cost would become much economical than
manned operation or other individual monitoring systems. The application of
µPMUs in the distribution system is still in a native stage. Various research
and projects are still going on to make these more instrumental and usable for
the wider distribution area. As the µPMUs will get incorporated in the system,
their potential applications will become broader, clearer, and robust. The
deployment of such µPMUs will guarantee to enhance the decision-making
based on enhanced situational awareness of modern distribution system.

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