Reliability Methodologies Applied to the IEEE Gold Book Standard Network

Several key reliability indices for industrial and commercial customers are a knowledge of the reliability and the frequency and duration of load point interruptions within their electrical power system networks at their facilities. A reliable equipment data source is key to an accurate analysis. Data sources, such as The IEEE Gold Book provide the user with the necessary data parameters to evaluate the reliability of industrial and commercial power system network configurations. An accurate understanding of component reliability and maintenance actions will provide the necessary availability indices for a reliability analysis approach. This paper discusses The IEEE Bold Book Standard Network and three reliability models: spreadsheet reliability model; GO software tool; and minimal cut-set reliability analysis methodology.