Using mixed-integer programming to solve power grid blackout problems

Daniel Bienstock (danocolumbia.edu)
Sara Mattia (mattiadis.uniroma1.it)

Abstract: We consider optimization problems related to the prevention of large-scale cascading blackouts in power transmission networks subject to multiple scenarios of externally caused damage. We present computation with networks with up to 600 nodes and 827 edges, and many thousands of damage scenarios.

Keywords: mixed-integer programming, combinatorial optimization, power grids

Category 1: Applications -- OR and Management Sciences

Citation: CORC Report TR-2005-07, Columbia University

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Entry Submitted: 11/30/2005
Entry Accepted: 11/30/2005
Entry Last Modified: 11/30/2005

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