Author :
Hur, Kyeon ; Boddeti, Murali ; Sarma, N.D.R. ; Dumas, John ; Adams, John ; Chai, Soon-Kin
Abstract :
This paper discusses how Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) balances transmission flows for Texas-size savings using its dynamic thermal ratings application. Competition in a deregulated environment requires companies to take advantage of all their transmission resources to the fullest extent possible to maximize profits.
Keywords :
electricity supply industry deregulation; power transmission reliability; power industry deregulation; power transmission reliability; thermal ratings application; transmission flow banlance; Conductors; Councils; North America; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power industry; Power system reliability; Power transmission lines; Production; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2009.934878
