Development of the loss minimization function for real time power system operations: a new tool

This paper presents development of an innovative tool for online power system operation. It is designed to operate in an Energy Control Center (ECC) environment. Online application consists of using the developed Optimal Power Flow (OPF) based Loss Minimization (LM) function for real time power system corrective actions by ECC dispatchers. The results of online power system operations using the LM function are reported to demonstrate economic and security gains for power system operations. Keywords: Optimal Power Flow, Loss Minimization, Suboptimal, Energy Management System (EMS), Energy Control Center.