Engineering - Course - Optimal Use Of Power Production And Transmission Facilities In Hydro Power System

Overview of the scheduling process in hydro-thermal power systems (long-, mid-, and short-term). Methods applicable for optimization of system resources. Issues related to transmission system use (transmission access, transfer capacity, technical limitations caused by thermal ratings, possible contingencies and stability problems). Methods used to study phenomena related to transmissions use. Theoretical challenges in System Operation, Markets of the future, System planning in a competitive environment.