Title :
A comparison of alternative generating unit reliability models
Author :
Soethe, John R. ; Patton, A.D.
Author_Institution :
Salt River Project, Phoenix, AZ, USA
fDate :
2/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An evaluation is presented of generator Markov models used to obtain indices of unit reliability. Indices from the various models and compared to determine the impact of explicitly modeling operating considerations such as unit duty cycles, outage postponability, and starting failures. The models investigated are commonly used for generator system reliability studies. Variations in outage postponability distributions and their impact on unit indices are also investigated
Keywords :
Markov processes; electric generators; reliability; Markov models; alternative generating unit reliability models; duty cycles; outage postponability; starting failures; Availability; Convolution; Data systems; Equations; Maintenance; Power generation; Power system modeling; Power system reliability; Rivers; Tiles;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
