Transfer Capability Objectives: A Strategic Approach

Transfer capability, the-ability to transmit powor from one area to another, is a measure of the strength of a network. Determining transfer capability objectives is a planning problem with multiple, conflicting objectives and important uncertainties. This paper describes how the "describing function" or SMARTE methodology can be used to determine practical transfer capability objectives. Application to a large, realistic test system is described. Typical applications of the method will be to pool or regional studies.