Estimation Algorithms for Large-Scale Power Systems

The operation of large-scale power systems demands that the real-time monitoring, security, and control procedures can draw on a consistent and reliable set of data representing the measurements and the network parameters. This paper considers the enhancement of this data base through advanced estimation programs for the states and parameters of the network. The role of such programs and the different forms they can take are presented in a comprehensive and unified manner. This will assist the designer in the task of selection and development of a suitable algorithm for his system from a set of possible approaches.