The ERC hosted a seminar by Dr. Richard O’Neill on 13th September on “Approaches and Computational Experience in Solving the ACOPF and AC Switching.”

A copy of the presentation is available here

Abstract: Transmission switching is an important part of system operation for both security and economic purposes. Determining the optimal switching decisions assists with real time operations to ensure reliability at least cost. Switching decisions must be taken in the context of the meshed AC network which is computationally intensive operation. This seminar discussed methods and experiences when solving this problem.

Bio: Richard P. O’Neill is the Chief Economic Advisor at the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  From 1988 to 2000 he was the Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Economic Policy. From 1986 to 1988 he was the Director of the Commission’s Office of Pipeline and Producer Regulation. His work has focused on open access, restructuring, competition, performance-based incentive regulation and market design. He has worked with countries, states, the World Bank, energy companies and computer companies in the development of mathematical software, energy modelling, forecasting, regulation, privatization, restructuring and market design.