Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Electrical Grid Vulnerability Analysis (265)
Problem: Need to understand the vulnerability of the electrical to natural and man-made effects including use abnormalities
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Controls and Measurements
PNNL Solution:
- Evaluate electrical grid system design and performance to identify weak links/nodes that are sensitive to abnormalities
- Identify and assess possible disruptive natural and malicious acts
- Recommend actions that can reduce grid vulnerability
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Reliability analysis of power grid and devices; power system stability analysis; data acquisition and interpretation; dynamic decision; equipment failure analysis; relay protection evaluation; failure analysis based on probability theory; investigation of natural effects on vulnerability; evaluation and development of power system islanding techniques; application of communication network; study of electricity market impact on vulnerability.
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Contact: Landis Kannberg
