4. Impact on system safety
4.1 How does an electrical system work?
The problem for the Transmission System Operator (TSO) is twofold. It must at all times :
make sure there is equality between production and consumption;
ensure that the power transited on network facilities (lines and transformers) does not exceed their capacity. In other words: managing congestion.
This problem quickly becomes complex:
by taking into account operating contingencies affecting network elements or generation plants, consumption levels ;
by the need to control the safe operation of the power system – maintaining the voltage, frequency...
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Bibliography
- (1) - - Bulletin ELECTRA 77 : Bulletin publié par la CIGRE (Conseil International des Grands Réseaux Électriques)
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