Abstract :
Surveys some of the methodologies and computational techniques used for composite generation/transmission reliability evaluation. Topics addressed include: a conceptual framework for reliability evaluation, characterization of system states, selection of a system state, assessment of the selected state, estimation of reliability indices, sensitivity analysis, and techniques for reducing computational effort. The approaches are illustrated in case studies with utility-derived systems
Keywords :
power system planning; reliability; sensitivity analysis; composite generation/transmission reliability evaluation; computational effort; computational techniques; reliability indices; sensitivity analysis; system states; utility-derived systems; Computational modeling; Economic forecasting; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power system analysis computing; Power system economics; Power system planning; Power system reliability; Power transmission lines; Sensitivity analysis;