Incorporation of an advanced evaluation criteria in an expert system for the creation and evaluation of planned switching sequences

An expanded criteria for the creation and evaluation of scheduled switching sequences is presented. This criteria incorporates both remote control and manual switching steps as well as steps or actions that require a human operator, such as attaching hold cards or removing fuses. The advanced evaluation criteria has been incorporated into an expert system and tested for the creation and evaluation of planned switching sequences for circuit breakers, busbars and transformers.