Advanced Planning Tools for the Prevention of System-wide Blackouts of Large Power Systems (2006-2008)
Abstract
Power systems are large, non-linear, interconnected and complex systems. World-wide deregulation of the power industry has only heightened their complexity. The recent drastic blackouts of North America, UK and Italy caused enormous financial losses within both the power utilities and the general community. Many factors can precipitate blackouts including equipment malfunction, insufficient transmission infrastructure, major system disturbances and/or voltage instability. This project will investigate advanced planning tools in assessing the conditions required for secure and stable operation of electricity system. Project outcome will lead to a comprehensive technical approach to prevent major blackouts in Australia.
