California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE)

Phase I will develop, and test in a small-scale network model, the science and conceptual framework and advanced mathematical techniques needed for the complexity of multiple component and system failures in a transmission system, e.g., the "N-20"N equivalent analysis. Results might include identification of critical corridors, event frequency and probability, and superior operational response strategies. Phase II will apply Phase I methodologies to realistic network models to test their practicality.