New algorithm quickly identifies most dangerous risks in a power grid amid millions or billions of possible failures
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Each summer, power grids are pushed to their limits, as homes and offices crank up the air conditioning in response to rising temperatures. A single failure in the system—such as a downed power line or a tripped relay—can cause power outages throughout a neighborhood or across entire towns.