N-9Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. Criteria Filing 6/30/2010
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Pursuant to the execution and implementation of a Regional Delegation Agreement with the ERO and applicable Canadian Memoranda of Understanding or Agreements that are backstopped by the FERC and Canadian Provincial governmental and/or regu...
AI summary NPCC has been delegated by the ERO to create Regional Reliability Standards that are more specific and stringent than ERO standards, with the aim of enhancing the reliability of the interconnected bulk power system in Northeastern North America. These standards are developed following an approved procedure and must align with NERC/ERO reliability principles.
List of Approved Directories and Criteria Criteria Document Type, Number Title Date of Full Member Approval Directory 1 Design and Operation of the Bulk Power System December 1, 2009 Directory 2 Emergency Operations October 21, 2008 Direct...
AI summary The text presents a list of approved directories and criteria related to the design, operation, and reliability of bulk power systems, including emergency operations, maintenance, protection, and system restoration. These documents were approved by the Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) and the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC).
NPCC Regional Reliability Reference Directory # 1 Design and Operation of the Bulk Power System Task Force on Coordination of Planning Revision Review Record: December 01, 2009 Adopted by the Members of the Northeast Power Coordinating Cou...
AI summary This document outlines the adoption of the NPCC Regional Reliability Reference Directory #1 by the Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc., on December 1, 2009, following a recommendation from the Reliability Coordinating Committee and in accordance with the NPCC's bylaws.
- 1.1 Title Design and Operation of the Bulk Power System - 1.2 Directory Number 1 - 1.3 Objective The objective of these criteria is to provide a "design-based approach" to ensure the bulk power system is designed and operated to a level...
AI summary This document outlines the design and operation criteria for the bulk power system to ensure reliability, focusing on the ability to withstand design contingencies and prevent cascading outages. It emphasizes the need for balanced resource and transmission planning to meet customer demand.
Generating Capacity Worksheet Instructions Week Beginning Installed Generating Capacity (Line The seven day period for which data is to be reported is defined as starting with the Sunday following the conference call through the following...
AI summary The document outlines the instructions for completing the Generating Capacity Worksheet. It defines key terms such as Installed Generating Capacity, Firm Purchases, Firm Sales, Net Capacity, Peak Load Forecast, Available Reserve, and Demand Side Management. The worksheet is used to report data for a seven-day period starting with the Sunday following a conference call.
Revision History Version Date Action Change Tracking (New, Errata or Revisions) 0 10/21/08 Effective Date New 1 6/26/09 Transfer Auto UFLS language to D#12 Revision 2 8/19/09 Removed references to Automatic UFLS in Section 7 to reflect tra...
AI summary The document outlines the revision history of a reliability standard, detailing changes made over time, including the transfer of language related to Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding (Auto UFLS) to D#12 and the removal of references to Automatic UFLS in Section 7. The document also includes a table of contents and a section titled 'NPCC D2 Emergency Operations'.
3 All member Areas in NPCC are registered as the Reliability Coordinator and Transmission Operator. Hence, only the member Areas names are shown in this column to indicate they represent both the RC and the TOP. Table 2-1 NPCC Reliability...
AI summary The text discusses the NPCC Reliability Coordinator and Transmission Operator Area, specifically mentioning Québec and the available restoration of AC stations. It highlights the emphasis placed on restoring AC stations within the NPCC framework.
Table 2 – UFLS Parameters for the Québec Interconnection Portion of NPCC Rate Frequency MW at System Peak Mvar at System Peak Total Operating Time Threshold Stage 1 ––– 58.5 Hz 1000 MW (1) 1000 Mvar 300 ms Threshold Stage 2 ––– 58.0 Hz 800...
AI summary The document presents a table outlining Underfrequency Load Shedding (UFLS) parameters for the Québec Interconnection portion of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC). It details various stages, including threshold and slope stages, with corresponding frequency thresholds, power levels, and operating times.
Protectioncontinued Notes: (a) Variously identified as Main Protection, Primary Protection, Breaker Failure Protection, Back-Up Protection, Alternate Protection, Secondary Protection, A Protection, B Protection, Group A, Group B, System 1...
AI summary The text defines various terms related to protection systems in power systems, including protection groups, pilot protection, protective relays, and ratings. These definitions are provided in a technical context, focusing on the components and functions of protection systems.
NPCC Specific Definitions: - Transfer Capability An operating limit relating to the permissible power transfer between specified areas of the transmission system. (C-1) - Emergency Transfer Capability The amount of power transfer allowed b...
AI summary This document outlines specific definitions related to the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), including terms such as Transfer Capability, Emergency Transfer Capability, and Voltage Reduction. It references various NERC and IEEE documents and includes a list of review groups and procedures.
N-10Reliability Standards of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation 7/5/2010
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these supplies at the Balancing Authority's control center and other critical locations to ensure continuous operation of AGC and vital data recording equipment during loss of the normal power supply. - R16. The Balancing Authority shall s...
AI summary The Balancing Authority is required to maintain reliable data sampling and calibration practices, ensuring continuous operation of AGC and data recording equipment during power supply outages, and to align data sampling with ACE calculations and use a common reference for calibration.
1. Title: Facility Ratings Methodology 2. Number: FAC-008-1 3. Purpose: To ensure that Facility Ratings used in the reliable planning and operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES) are determined based on an established methodology or met...
AI summary This document outlines the methodology for determining Facility Ratings to ensure the reliable planning and operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). It provides a structured approach to assessing facility ratings.
Standard FAC-008-1 — Facility Ratings Methodology Frame" and "twelve" to "12" in item D, 1.2. Effective Date: August 7, 2006
AI summary The document outlines the effective date of the Standard FAC-008-1 — Facility Ratings Methodology, which was set on August 7, 2006. The text includes a table with formatting adjustments and references to the methodology.
Example 1 – Transaction curtailed, next-hour Energy Profile is higher Energy Profile: Current hour 20 MW Actual flow following curtailment: Current hour 10 MW Energy Profile: Next hour 40 MW
AI summary In Example 1, the current hour's energy profile is 20 MW, but after curtailment, the actual flow drops to 10 MW. The next hour's energy profile increases to 40 MW, illustrating a scenario where curtailment affects the immediate energy flow but is followed by a higher demand in the subsequent hour.
Example 2 – Transaction curtailed, next-hour Energy Profile is lower Energy Profile: Current hour 40 MW Actual flow following curtailment: Current hour 10 MW Energy Profile: Next hour 20 MW
AI summary This example illustrates a scenario where a transaction is curtailed, resulting in a significant drop in the current hour's energy profile from 40 MW to 10 MW, followed by a lower energy profile of 20 MW in the next hour.
Example 3 – Transaction not curtailed, next-hour Energy Profile is higher Energy Profile: Current hour 20 MW Actual flow following curtailment: Current hour 20 MW (no curtailment) Energy Profile: Next hour 40 MW Sub-Priority MW Value Expla...
AI summary Example 3 describes a scenario where a transaction is not curtailed, and the next-hour energy profile increases from 20 MW to 40 MW. The table outlines priority levels for managing energy flow, with explanations for each sub-priority.
Table I. Transmission System Standards - Normal and Emergency Conditions Category Contingencies System Limits or Impacts Category Initiating Event(s) and Contingency Element(s) System Stable and both Thermal and Voltage Limits within Appli...
AI summary This table outlines transmission system standards for normal and emergency conditions, detailing system stability, loss of demand, and cascading outages under various categories of contingencies. It specifies system limits and impacts for different types of events, such as single line ground faults and transformer losses.
Table I. Transmission System Standards – Normal and Emergency Conditions Category Contingencies System Limits or Impacts Category Initiating Event(s) and Contingency Element(s) System Stable and both Thermal and Voltage Limits within Appli...
AI summary This table outlines transmission system standards for normal and emergency conditions, categorizing contingencies and their impacts on system stability, demand loss, and cascading outages. It details scenarios such as single line ground faults, transformer losses, and breaker failures, along with their effects on system limits and stability.
Glossary of Terms Used in NERC Reliability Standards Continent-wide Term Acronym BOT Approved Date FERC Approved Date Definition Implemented Interchange [Archive] 5/2/2006 3/16/2007 The state where the Balancing Authority enters the Confir...
AI summary This section provides a glossary of terms used in NERC Reliability Standards, defining key concepts such as Implemented Interchange, Inadvertent Interchange, Independent Power Producer, and Interchange Authority. These terms are relevant to the operation and reliability of electricity systems managed by Balancing Authorities.
The following definitions were developed for use in WECC Regional Standards. WECC Regional Term Acronym BOT Approved Date FERC Approved Date Definition Area Control Error† [Archive] ACE 3/12/2007 6/8/2007 Means the instantaneous difference...
AI summary This section outlines definitions used in WECC Regional Standards, focusing on terms such as Area Control Error (ACE), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), and other technical terms related to electric system operations and reliability.
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AI summary The text discusses violation severity levels related to transmission reliability margin (TRM) implementation, referencing the Transmission Reliability Margin Implementation Document (TRMID) and Available Transfer Capability (ATC). It outlines specific thresholds and levels of violation, including percentages and numerical values, but lacks detailed context or discussion.
Matrix of Violation Risk Factors for Approval Standard Number Requirement Text of Requirement Violation BAL-STD-002-0 WR1. The reliable operation of the interconnected power system requires that adequate generating capacity be available at...
AI summary The text presents a matrix outlining violation risk factors related to the reliable operation of the interconnected power system, focusing on minimum operating reserve requirements for balancing authorities under BAL-STD-002-0. It emphasizes the need for adequate generating capacity to maintain frequency and avoid load loss during contingencies.
Matrix of Violation Severity Levels for Approval Standard Number Requirement Number Text of Requirement Lower VSL Moderate VSL High VSL Severe VSL BAL-001-0.1a R2. Each Balancing Authority shall operate such that its average ACE for at lea...
AI summary This document presents a matrix outlining violation severity levels (VSL) for compliance with the BAL-001-0.1a standard, specifically relating to the performance of Balancing Authorities based on their CPS2 values. The matrix defines four levels of severity based on how far the CPS2 value falls below 90%.
07810Quarterly Application for Approval of Reliability Standards of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation - September 2, 2011 9/6/2011
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The Reliability Standards presented in Exhibit B are grouped by topical area, as summarized below. 16 Reliability Standard Effective Date Resource and Demand Balancing (BAL) Standards BAL-002-1 - Disturbance Control Performance (formerly B...
AI summary The document outlines reliability standards grouped by topical area, including Resource and Demand Balancing (BAL) Standards such as BAL-002-1 and BAL-006-2, with their effective dates. It references NERC's Rules of Procedure for further information.
2.Violation Severity Levels # R L V S L ow er M de V S L te o ra H ig h V S L Se V S L ve re
AI summary The text outlines different violation severity levels (low, moderate, high, severe) within the context of the Bulk Electric System (BES), Reliability Coordinator (RC), Transmission Operator (TO), and Reliability Coordinator (RRO). It provides a framework for categorizing the severity of violations in the electricity sector.
1. Title: Coordination of Plans For New Generation, Transmission, and End-User Facilities 2. Number: FAC-002-1 3. Purpose: To avoid adverse impacts on reliability, Generator Owners and Transmission Owners and electricity end-users must mee...
AI summary This document outlines the purpose of FAC-002-1, which is to ensure that Generator Owners, Transmission Owners, and electricity end-users meet facility connection and performance requirements to avoid adverse impacts on reliability.
R 5. he iss io Se ic T Tr an sm n rv e i de ha in in C Pr B M t t m ta ov r a s b l is he d C ha 1 3 B M ta t es m or e n hs bu ha 1 6 t t n t m t m on o or e n , hs f he la im he t ter t t t t m on a s e , lu b l is he d. ta va es w er e...
AI summary The text discusses the violation severity levels related to transmission services and modeling standards, referencing various entities and acronyms associated with the transmission system and regulatory requirements.
2. Violation Severity Levels R # Lower VSL Moderate VSL High VSL Severe VSL R5. For a specified period, the Transmission Service Provider calculated a firm ETC with an absolute value different than that calculated in M7 for the same period...
AI summary This section outlines violation severity levels (VSL) based on discrepancies between the Transmission Service Provider's calculated firm ETC and the value calculated in M7. The severity levels are categorized as Lower, Moderate, High, and Severe VSL, with increasing thresholds for the absolute value difference.
Version History Version Date Action Change Tracking Standard PRC-004-2 – Analysis and Mitigation of Transmission and Generation Protection System Misoperations
AI summary The document outlines the standard PRC-004-2, focusing on the analysis and mitigation of transmission and generation protection system misoperations. It provides a framework for addressing issues related to the reliability and safety of power systems.
R 3 Pr i de d t he l ist f fac i l it ies ov o it ica l t he l ia b i l ity f t he o t cr re o Bu l k E lec ic Sy he tr ste to
AI summary The text discusses violation severity levels, referencing standards and requirements related to the Bulk Electric System (BES) and protection and control systems. It includes acronyms and terms associated with reliability and compliance.
Glossary of Terms Used in NERC Reliability Standards Continent-wide Term Acronym BOT Approved Date FERC Approved Date Definition Dispersed Load by Substations [Archive] 2/8/2005 3/16/2007 Substation load information configured to represent...
AI summary This section provides a glossary of terms used in NERC Reliability Standards, including definitions for terms such as 'Dispersed Load by Substations' and 'Distribution Factor'. These terms are relevant to power flow and system dynamics modeling.
The following definitions were developed for use in WECC Regional Standards. WECC Regional Term Acronym BOT Approved Date FERC Approved Date Definition Operating Reserve† [Archive] 3/12/2007 6/8/2007 Means that capability above firm system...
AI summary This text defines key terms used in WECC Regional Standards, including Operating Reserve, Operating Transfer Capability Limit, Primary and Secondary Inadvertent Interchange, and Spinning Reserve, along with their approved dates and definitions.
Matrix of Violation Risk Factors for Information S d d Nu b ta n a r m e r Re ire t q m e n u Nu b m e r Te f Re ire t o t q m e n x u V io la io R is k t n Fa to c r MOD-001-1a R3.6. A description of how generation and transmission outage...
AI summary The text presents a matrix outlining violation risk factors for information, specifically focusing on MOD-001-1a and R3.6. It addresses how generation and transmission outages are considered in transfer or Flowgate capability calculations, though the details are marked as pending.