387-03 - Economic Power System Operations
Learning objectives
- Identify the differences between fixed and variable costs
- Describe the efficient operation of modern generating units
- Describe economic generator loading
- Describe the effects of varying fuel costs
- Describe economic factors associated with the following types of generation: nuclear, geothermal, solar, and wind
- Describe losses on a transmission system
- Describe the economic interchange of power
Course overview
Bulk Electric System stability relies on the system operator's ability to maintain a balance of efficient and economic power generation, transmission, and distribution. System operators must:
- Be familiar with types of system costs incurred
- Know how to efficiently load available generation types
- Understand transmission losses
- Know when to exchange power across borders.
The Economic Power System Operations training course identifies system conditions contributing to or negatively impacting stable operations and generation unit loading. This online course explains:
- Fixed versus variable cost
- Efficient generating unit operations
- Non-thermal cost variation
- Transmission line effects on generation cost
- Economic power interchange
Economic Power System Operations is part of the System Operations training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 75 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English