Direct Methods for Stability Analysis of Electric Power Systems (ePub)

Learn how to implement BCU methods for fast direct stability
assessments of electric power systems

Electric power providers around the world rely on stability
analysis programs to help ensure uninterrupted service to their
customers. These programs are typically based on step-by-step
numerical integrations of power system stability models to simulate
system dynamic behaviors. Unfortunately, this offline practice is
inadequate to deal with current operating environments. For years,
direct methods have held the promise of providing real-time
stability assessments; however, these methods have presented
several challenges and limitations.

This book addresses these challenges and limitations with the
BCU methods developed by author Hsiao-Dong Chiang. To date, BCU
methods have been adopted by twelve major utility companies in Asia
and North America. In addition, BCU methods are the only direct
methods adopted by the Electric Power Research Institute in its
latest version of DIRECT 4.0.

Everything you need to take full advantage of BCU methods is
provided, including:

* Theoretical foundations of direct methods

* Theoretical foundations of energy functions

* BCU methods and their theoretical foundations

* Group-based BCU method and its applications

* Numerical studies on industrial models and data

Armed with a solid foundation in the underlying theory of direct
methods, energy functions, and BCU methods, you'll discover how to
efficiently solve complex practical problems in stability analysis.
Most chapters begin with an introduction and end with concluding
remarks, making it easy for you to implement these tested and
proven methods that will help you avoid costly and dangerous power
outages.