1. EXAM SUMMARY Exam format:
Closed book, closed notes, except for HW3 (bring it)
Calculators allowed, no communication devices.
Some computation; could be other kinds of questions (T/F, multiple choice, fill-in-blanks, short answer).
Suggested study approach:
Make sure you know how to solve all HW.
Review all in-class materials
Review assigned book chapters
Exam coverage:
The power flow problem, including fast decoupled
LU Decomposition, sparsity, optimal ordering
State estimation: AC/DC formulation & solution; psuedo-measurements & observability
DC power flow
Security assessment, computing/using GSFs, LODFs