"A Fresh Look at Restoring Power to the Grid"

Computer scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have been developing an innovative computer model to help grid operators quickly restore power to the grid following disruptions such as a successful cyberattack or other extreme weather events. This method of restoration is known as "black start." Their model combines a restoration-optimization model with a computer model of how grid operators would make decisions in the absence of comprehensive knowledge about each generator and distribution line. In addition, the model incorporates a physics-based understanding of how individual power generators, distribution substations, and power lines would behave while restoring power to the grid. This article continues to discuss the computer model developed by Sandia researchers to optimize black starts in the event of a disruption to the power grid, including cyberattacks.

Sandia National Laboratories reports "A Fresh Look at Restoring Power to the Grid"