Graphical Contingency Analysis for the Nation's Electric Grid
Zhenyu Henry Huang · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 2011
PNNL has developed a new tool to manage the electric grid more effectively, helping prevent blackouts and brownouts--and possibly avoiding millions of dollars in fines for system violations. The Graphical Contingency Analysis tool monitors grid performance, shows prioritized lists of problems, provides visualizations of potential consequences, and helps operators identify the most effective courses of action. This technology yields faster, better decisions and a more stable and reliable power grid.