Abstract

This paper develops and expands on a previously devised vulnerability index in an attempt to make the index more robust in describing a power system's total vulnerability level. the previous index was derived using a dc load flow analysis using line outage distribution factors and Monte Carlo simulation that incorporated the unavailability rates of the transmission lines within the system. the updated index incorporates the following improvements: (a) tests to determine bus islanding in the system, (b) steady-state stability tests, (c) an optimal power flow to determine a more accurate steady-state point of operation, (d) ac analysis for a greater degree of accuracy, and (e) generator failures in addition to line failures in order to improve the scope of the index. Additional case studies have been performed which analyze the effects of these new test variables on the index.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Load flow analysis; Monte Carlo methods; Power system reliability; Power system security; Power system vulnerability

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-142444428-1

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Dec 2009

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