Power flow studies in the presence of geomagnetically induced currents

Trevor R. Hutchins, Thomas J. Overbye

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Abstract

Embedding the modeling and simulation of geomagnetically induced currents, GIC, into power flow simulation software allows the study of sensitivity and transient stability of the North American bulk power system under the distress of a geomagnetic storm. Modeling the interaction between the auroral electrojets and the Earth's atmosphere is a crucial step in determining the geoelectric field induced by the geomagnetic storm. Geomagnetic storms interact with the Earth's magnetic field, inducing damaging currents into the power grid, which have proven to be harmful to high voltage transformers and the overall stability of the power grid.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2012 - Champaign, IL, United States
Duration: Feb 24 2012Feb 25 2012

Publication series

Name2012 IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2012

Other

Other2012 IEEE Power and Energy Conference at Illinois, PECI 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChampaign, IL
Period2/24/122/25/12

Keywords

  • GIC
  • disaster
  • geomagnetically induced current
  • mitigation
  • modeling
  • power flow
  • simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology

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