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On-Line ATC Evaluation for Large-Scale Power Systems: Framework and Tool

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Applied Mathematics for Restructured Electric Power Systems

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A framework for accurate determination of Available Transfer Capability (ATC) of interconnected power systems with respect to a set of proposed power transactions is presented. A full AC nonlinear modeling of power systems including the effects of control devices is employed in the framework. Both static and dynamic security constraints under a list of credible contingencies are taken into account in the framework. A computer package implementing this framework for ATC evaluation of large-scale power systems is developed. One distinguished feature of this tool is that it provides a list of the topmost severe contingencies in terms of ATC and identifies the associated violated constraints. This feature offers a platform for the development of effective migration schemes to increase ATC. This tool was applied to compute the ATC satisfying the static security constraints of a 15,000-bus system with promising results.

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  1. Cornell University, USA

    Hsiao-Dong Chiang & Hua Li

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  1. Dept. of Electrical, Computer, & Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY, 12180

    Joe H. Chow

  2. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hong Kong University, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

    Felix F. Wu

  3. Center for Energy Systems and Control, Howard University, 2300 Sixth Street NW, Washington, DC, 20059

    James Momoh

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Chiang, HD., Li, H. (2005). On-Line ATC Evaluation for Large-Scale Power Systems: Framework and Tool. In: Chow, J.H., Wu, F.F., Momoh, J. (eds) Applied Mathematics for Restructured Electric Power Systems. Power Electronics and Power Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23471-3_5

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