How We Look Upon Power System Reliability

Abstract-The problem of the reliability of electric supply and operation is a very complex problem involving the generation of electric power, its distribution, and the operation of electric driven mechanisms at power stations and consumers. This paper describes various means used in the U.S.S.R. to improve reliability of power supply and those measures introduced to improve reliability of consumers at short time interruptions of power supply. Due to the growth of generator and motor ratings, new problems in improving reliability arise. Problems in future improvement of reliability are listed.