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In this paper, a systematic risk-based transmission line expansion approach is studied. The approach addresses three objectives: load-driven expansion, security-enhancement expansion and risk-based expansion. The first problem identifies transmission expansions necessary to correct inadequacy; the second problem identifies transmission expansion necessary to correct insecurity; the third problem balances...
Most electric power utilities utilize probability methods in the planning and operation of generating capacity. Deterministic criteria, however, are usually used in the planning and operation of composite generation and transmission or bulk electric power systems. The most commonly applied deterministic criteria dictate that specific credible outages should not result in system failure. The traditional...
In operation studies of distribution networks, the restoration problem is solved using optimization techniques. However, in planning studies, such as reliability evaluation, the restoration problem is solved considering engineering judgment. Therefore, there is a mismatch between the restoration modeling used in the operation of the network and in the planning studies. This paper presents a method...
More and more wind power is being integrated into power grids in recent years. However, due to its intermittent characteristic, it is usually difficult to determine the appropriate penetration level to ensure a specified reliability requirement. For this purpose, the proper calculation of wind power capacity credit is of particular importance which is useful in both operations and planning stages...
This paper analyzes the generation adequacy of Mexico's National Interconnected Power System (MNIPS). The algorithm used computes loss of load expectation (LOLE) and loss of energy expectation (LOEE) indexes. These indexes are calculated through an analytical (recursive) method and are then compared with values recommended by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). The period of study...
This paper describes a probabilistic approach for assessing the criticality of bulk transmission system components in the de-regulated electricity market. The proposed method is based on the analysis performed by the Hydro One probabilistic composite system evaluation program and use of a simplified reliability model for the transmission system network. The method accounts for random failures of system...
This paper proposes a new design guideline for reliability improvement of distribution networks using distributed energy resource (DER). The proposed guideline is advised to maintain CDI values of all customers under a certain pre-defined threshold value. The impact of the switching devices failure on the reliability is also considered and proper corrections are made on various threshold values within...
Maintenance managers of today's electrical distribution systems are faced with the problem of where their maintenance resources will be utilized best. In previous work the authors have developed a method for maintenance policy optimization for electrical networks. This paper presents results from an application study performed for a distribution system, including both urban and rural parts, for this...
This paper presents a new methodology for determining the optimal number of spare transformers (pole-mounted type) to be stored in regional centers of distribution companies, in order to balance reliability and cost criteria. The proposed method is based on chronological Monte Carlo simulation to evaluate reliability indices like probability, frequency and duration of failures in distribution systems...
Reliable operation of power system is fundamental to the on-going industry reform. This paper presents the result of marginal power flow evaluation performed on Korean power system for planning mode. It uses two commercial software packages: physical and operational margins (POM V. 2.2) and probabilistic reliability assessment (PRA V. 3.1), respectively. The case studies of Korea power system for...
The Brazilian power grid has traditionally been designed and operated by means of a deterministic reliability criteria set. Although these criteria have successfully eliminated system constraints, they have also entailed higher costs, especially those concerning operation planning. That happens because such deterministic criteria allow quantitative and not- qualitative analysis. Their essential weakness...
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