A multicriteria approach for performance evaluation of distribution system operators
System restoration procedures conducted on power distribution networks from the utilities operation centers are essentially aimed at reducing the time electricity is not available to customers. The performance of operators can be evaluated in a broader manner by the impact of their actions on several technical and economic indicators of the distribution system. This paper presents a multicriteria procedure for performance evaluation of electrical grid operators after a given contingency. A case study based on real data demonstrates the applicability of the evaluation procedure.
Notwithstanding the existence of a standard power plant training simulator acceptance criteria document, there is a continuing industry dialogue on the needs and merits of various improvements in simulator qualification. One recurring theme addresses the need to correlate model qualification requirements with training requirements. The basic objective of this project is the development of such an improved model qualification methodology, and identification of model development needs, based on this training objective perspective. This report presents the proposed improved criteria and methodology as developed to date and discusses their initial test-case application to two training simulator scenarios.