Enhancing situation awareness in power system control centers

Mathaios Panteli, Daniel S. Kirschen, Peter A. Crossley, Dejan J. Sobajic

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Abstract

Due to the growing size and complexity of modern grids, power system operators have to deal with several challenges to maintain the reliability of the electrical supply. Developing and maintaining a sufficient situation awareness is a key element in preserving this reliability. However, because numerous factors govern its formation in a power system control center, this can be a very complicated process. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the impact of insufficient situation awareness on power systems operational reliability and provide an overview of best practices in supporting human operators. It first identifies the main sources of inadequate situation awareness in a control room, and then presents its impact on operational decision-making. Several measures for dealing with the problems related to situation awareness are discussed and their applicability to power systems is illustrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Cognitive Methods in Situation Awareness and Decision Support, CogSIMA 2013
Pages254-261
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event3rd IEEE Conference on Cognitive Methods in Situation Awareness and Decision Support, CogSIMA 2013 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Feb 201328 Feb 2013

Other

Other3rd IEEE Conference on Cognitive Methods in Situation Awareness and Decision Support, CogSIMA 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period25/02/1328/02/13

Keywords

  • Power System Control Center
  • Power System Operation
  • Power Systems
  • Situation Awareness

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