Real-Time Grid Reliability Management

Publications

North American SynchroPhasor Initiative
2006
EIPP Real-Time Dynamics Monitoring System Parashar, M., Electric Power Group; J. Dyer, Electric Power Group; and T. Bilke, Midwest ISO. February 2006	Abstract 1 MB PDF, 8 pp
Reliability Adequacy Tools
2008
Algorithm's Simulation & Validation Results Parashar, M., and A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group. January 2008	Abstract 308 KB PDF, 21 pp
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment Tool (RTVSA) Summary Report Parashar, M., and A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group. January 2008	Abstract 1.1 MB PDF, 38 pp
2007
Real Time Voltage Security Assessment (RTVSA) Algorithms & Framework Parashar, M., Electric Power Group; A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; and I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. December 2007	Abstract 732 KB PDF, 72 pp
Real-Time Voltage Security Assessment Tool (RTVSA) Functional Specifications For Commercial Grade Application Parashar, M., Electric Power Group; A. Agarwal, Electric Power Group; Y. Makarov, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; and I. Dobson, University of Wisconsin, Madison. April 2007	Abstract 633 KB PDF, 30 pp
2003
Supplier and Control Area Performance Monitoring System: Utilization of Grid-3P for Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Frequency Response Reserves (FRR) and Ancillary Services (AS) Regulation Martinez, C., J. Dyer, and M. Skowronski, Electric Power Group. February 2003	Abstract 347 KB PDF, 20 pp
Real-Time Voltage Monitoring and VAR Management System^© Martinez, C., J. Dyer, and M. Skowronski, Electric Power Group. February 2003	Abstract 279 KB PDF, 20 pp
2002
CERTS Area Control Error (ACE)-Frequency Real-Time Monitoring System Electric Power Group. October 2002	Abstract 739 KB PDF, 14 pp
Human Factors Aspects Of Power System Voltage Visualizations Wiegmann, D.A., A.M. Rich, T.J. Overbye, and Y. Sun. Proceedings of the 35th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. September 2002	Abstract 181 KB PDF, 6 pp
CAISO-CERTS Synchronized Phasor Measurements Applications User Guide Consortium for Electricity Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS). March 2002	Abstract 1015 KB PDF, 70 pp
2001
Human Factors Analysis Of Power System Visualizations Overbye, T.J., D.A. Wiegmann, A.M. Rich, and Y. Sun. Proceedings of the 34th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. September 2001	Abstract 394 KB PDF, 6 pp
Grid Reliability Management Tools Eto, J., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; C. Martinez, Southern California Edison; and J. Dyer and V. Budhraja, Electric Power Group. IEEE Power Engineering Society Winter Meeting. January 28-31, 2001.	Abstract 36 KB PDF, 5 pp
2000
Reliability Adequacy Tool for Ancillary Services Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions. April 2000	Abstract 525 KB PDF, 45 pp
System Security Tools
2006
Slow Coherency Based Controlled Islanding - A Demonstration of the Approach on the August 14, 2003 Blackout Scenario Yang, B., V. Vittal, and G.T. Heydt.	Abstract 464 KB PDF, 9 pp
2005
Improving Dynamic Load and Generator Response Performance Tools Lesieutre, B. LBNL-59192. November 2005	Abstract 485 KB PDF, 74 pp
Risk Analysis of Critical Loading and Blackouts with Cascading Events Dobson, I., and B. Carreras. January 2005	Abstract 4.4 MB PDF, 147 pp
2004
System Islanding Using Minimal Cutsets with Minimum Net Flow Wang, X., and V. Vittal. October 2004	Abstract 250 KB PDF, 6 pp
Integrated Security Analysis Final Report Sauer, P.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; K. Tomsovic, Washington State University; J. Dagle, S. Widergren, T. Nguyen and L. Schienbein, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. July 2004	Abstract 725 KB PDF, 72 pp
Probabilistic Load-Dependent Cascading Failure with Limited Component Interactions Dobson, I., University of Wisconsin; B. Carreras, Oak Ridge National Lab; and D. Newman, University of Alaska. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Vancouver Canada. May 2004.	Abstract 109 KB PDF, 4 pp
2003
Blackout Mitigation Assessment in Power Transmission Systems Carreras, B.A., V.E. Lynch, D.E. Newman, and I. Dobson. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2003	Abstract 422 KB PDF, 10 pp
A Probabilistic Loading-dependent Model of Cascading Failure and Possible Implications for Blackouts Dobson, I., B.A. Carreras, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2003	Abstract 193 KB PDF, 9 pp
2002
An Initial Complex Systems Analysis of the Risks of Blackouts in Power Transmission Systems Dobson, I., D.E. Newman, B.A. Carreras, and V.E. Lynch. Power Systems and Communications Infrastructures for the Future. September 2002	Abstract 250 KB PDF, 7 pp
Congestion Management Requirements, Methods and Performance Indices Kirby, B.J., J.W. Van Dyke, C. Martinez and A. Rodriguez. Report: ORNL/TM-2002/119. June 2002	Abstract 774 KB PDF, 56 pp
Dynamics, Criticality and Self-organization in a Model for Blackouts in Power Transmission Systems Carreras, B.A., I. Dobson, V.E. Lynch, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2002	Abstract 223 KB PDF, 16 pp
Examining Criticality of Blackouts in Power System Models with Cascading Events Dobson, I., J. Chen, J.S. Thorp, B.A. Carreras, and D.E. Newman. Hawaii International Conference in Systems Sciences. January 2002	Abstract 350 KB PDF, 10 pp
2001
Complex Systems Approach to Cascading Failures Carreras, B.A., I. Dobson and J.S. Thorp. December 2001	Abstract 954 KB PDF, 56 pp
Time-space Methods for Determining Locational Reserves: A Framework for Location Based Pricing and Scheduling for Reserve Markets Thorp, J., C.E. Murillo-Sanchez and B. Thomas. November 2001	Abstract 301 KB PDF, 20 pp
Advanced Measurements and Control
2007
Automated Circuit Breaker Monitoring Kezunovic, M., Maja Knezev, Zarko Djekic. November 2007	Abstract 2.6 MB PDF, 159 pp
2005
Archiving and Management of Power Systems Data for Real-Time Performance Monitoring Platform Martinez, C., Electric Power Group; H. Huang, and R. Guttromson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. January 2005	Abstract 643 KB PDF, 40 pp
2004
Real-Time Monitoring and Assessment of Circuit Breaker Operations for Diagnostics and Control Applications Kezunovic, M., G. Latisko, and N. Ved, Texas A&M University. December 2004	Abstract 342 KB PDF, 14 pp
"Data Acquisition Unit" Requirements and Specifications CERTS Project Final Report for FY 03 Kezunovic, M., and P. Teodorovic, Texas A&M University. August 2004	342 KB PDF, 14 pp
2003
Software Requirements Specification for Management for Grid Control Smathers, D., L. Kidd, S. Goldsmith, L. Phillips, D. Bakken, A. Bose, and D. McKinnon. April 2003	Abstract 29.4 MB PDF, 80 pp
Communication Models for Third Party Load Frequency Control Bhowmik, S., K. Tomsovic, and A. Bose. 2003	Abstract 296 KB PDF, 6 pp
2002
A New Scheme for Voltage Control in a Competitive Ancillary Service Market Nobile, E., and A. Bose. 14th PSCC, Sevilla, 24-28 June 2002	Abstract 423 KB PDF, 5 pp
2000
Increasing Information Flow Between PDCs Dart, E., Sandia National Laboratory. December 2000	Abstract 87 KB PDF, 5 pp
Dynamic Performance Validation in the Western Power System Hauer, J.F., M.J. Beshir, and W.A. Mittelstadt, in association with the WSCC Performance Validation Task Force APEX 2000 Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta. October 2000	Abstract 246 KB PDF, 8 pp
Agent Concept for Intelligent Distributed Coordination in the Electric Power Grid Smathers, D., and S. Goldsmith, Sandia National Laboratories. April 6, 2000	Abstract 278 KB PDF, 15 pp
Operating Environment and Functional Requirements for Intelligent Distributed Control in the Electric Power Grid Smathers, D., and A. Akhil, Sandia National Laboratories. April 3, 2000	Abstract 301 KB PDF, 22 pp