Electric Power Systems Vulnerability Methodology.
Abstract
This report presents expanded and updated overpressure versus damage estimates for major electric power system components and fundamental planning guidelines for damage estimation procedures. The data contained in the report can provide planners with the necessary information to identify critical components in an electric power system, estimate potential damage, establish priorities for resource allocation and management in the event of system disruption, and make tentative repair effort estimates. Analysis and evaluation of the data reveals that due to the complexity of an electric power system and because many major components would be exposed to direct weapons effects, system disruption could occur at relatively low levels of overpressure. Also, as overpressure values increase, massive restoration efforts will be required. In addition, complex spare parts are not readily available and, as a result, will pose a major post-attack problem. The report also contains a state-of-the-art discussion, a description of major components and their relationship to the functioning of the overall system, and an annotated bibliography. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033910
Entities
People
- Brian K. Lambert