Rendering of JSON-LD CIM profile using web components

Abstract

© 2016 IEEE. In this paper existing means of realization of Common Information Model (CIM) profiles are analyzed with the focus on human readability. The IEC 61970-501 standard describes the process of mapping CIM into XML using the RDF Schema. In practice, CIM profiles may be defined using standardized CIM RDF Schema, or using OWL having both of them expressed in RDF/XML serialization format. Also, they may be defined in HTML and textual forms. Although CIM in RDF/XML is both machine and human readable it is not well suited for data interchange and manipulation on the Web. Instead, CIM profiles can be serialized in JSON-LD syntax and shaped using the processing algorithms recommended by W3C. A web component for transformation and visualization of CIM profiles is developed leveraging the latest web technologies - HTML5, JSON-LD and Web Components. In this way the interoperable and reusable web component for display of CIM profiles is created in line with the evolving Web Platform features. A real use case is demonstrated on a CIM profile developed by ENTSO-E.