Title :
Bulk system reliability-measurement and indices
Author :
Schneider, A.W., Jr. ; Raksany, J. ; Gunderson, R.O. ; Fong, C. ; Billington, R. ; O´Neill, P.M. ; Silverstein, B.
fDate :
8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Methods and indices are presented for measuring the actual bulk power system reliability of individual utilities. Categories of unreliability events are identified for measurement, and locations in the bulk system where measurements can be made are suggested. Data requirements and indices calculations are discussed. The proposed measurement system uses data available from utility operating reports, so that the cost of implementation is expected to be modest
Keywords :
power systems; reliability; bulk power system; electricity supply industry; indices; measurement; reliability; utilities; Costs; Feedback; Force measurement; Frequency; Maintenance; Personnel; Power measurement; Power system harmonics; Power system reliability; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on