Technical Areas: The technical areas covered in the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems are listed below. Click on a specific technical area for a list of the papers in that technical area that have been published in the May 2009 issue, links to their abstracts, and the discussion deadline.

• Power Engineering Education — No papers in this issue
• Power System Analysis, Computing, and Economics
• Power System Dynamic Performance
• Power System Operations
• Power System Planning and Implementation

• Coevolutionary Algorithm Based on Lagrangian Method for Hydrothermal Generation Scheduling
  Ruey-Hsun Liang; Ming-Huei Ke; Yie-Tone Chen

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Feasible Strategy for Allocating Cost of Primary Frequency Regulation
  Wen-Chen Chu; Yi-Ping Chen

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Evaluating the Impacts of Real-Time Pricing on the Usage of Wind Generation
  Sioshansi, R.; Short, W.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• An Advanced IPFC Model to Reuse Newton Power Flow Codes
  Bhowmick, S.; Das, B.; Kumar, N.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Supply Shortage Hedging: Estimating the Electrical Power Margin for Optimizing Financial and Physical Assets With Chance-Constrained Programming
  Zorgati, R.; van Ackooij, W.; Apparigliato, R.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Allocation of Firm-Energy Rights Among Hydro Plants: An Aumann–Shapley Approach
  Faria, E.; Barroso, L.A.; Kelman, R.; Granville, S.; Pereira, M.V.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Method for the Calculation of Frequency-Dependent Transmission Line Transformation Matrices
  Shengtao Fan; Yunhua Li; Xiaqing Li; Luyan Bi

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Frequency-Adaptive Power System Modeling for Multiscale Simulation of Transients
  Feng Gao; Strunz, K.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Reliability Evaluation for Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation During Islanded Mode of Operation
  Atwa, Y.M.; El-Saadany, E.F.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Dynamics in Forward and Spot Electricity Markets
  Sanchez, J.J.; Bunn, D.W.; Centeno, E.; Barquin, J.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Unit Commitment for Systems With Significant Wind Penetration
  Tuohy, A.; Meibom, P.; Denny, E.; O'Malley, M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Maiden Application of Bacterial Foraging-Based Optimization Technique in Multiarea Automatic Generation Control
  Nanda, J.; Mishra, S.; Saikia, L.C.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Refined Hilbert–Huang Transform With Applications to Interarea Oscillation Monitoring
  Laila, D.S.; Messina, A.R.; Pal, B.C.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Introduction to Loss-Hedging Financial Transmission Rights
  Sarkar, V.; Khaparde, S.A.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Determination of Capacity Benefit Margin in Multiarea Power Systems Using Particle Swarm Optimization
  Ramezani, M.; Haghifam, M.-R.; Singh, C.; Seifi, H.; Moghaddam, M.P.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Uncertainty Management in the Unit Commitment Problem
  Ruiz, P.A.; Philbrick, C.R.; Zak, E.; Cheung, K.W.; Sauer, P.W.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Distribution Feeder Scheduling Considering Variable Load Profile and Outage Costs
  Shih-An Yin; Chan-Nan Lu

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Probabilistic Load Flow Evaluation With Hybrid Latin Hypercube Sampling and Cholesky Decomposition
  Yu, H.; Chung, C.Y.; Wong, K.P.; Lee, H.W.; Zhang, J.H.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Measurement Placement in Distribution System State Estimation
  Singh, R.; Pal, B.C.; Vinter, R.B.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Two-Level State Estimation With Local Measurement Pre-Processing
  Gomez-Exposito, A.; de la Villa Jaen, A.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Comparison of Capacity Credit Calculation Methods for Conventional Power Plants and Wind Power
  Amelin, M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Benefit Evaluation of Wind Turbine Generators in Wind Farms Using Capacity-Factor Analysis and Economic-Cost Methods
  Li Wang; Tai-Her Yeh; We-Jen Lee; Zhe Chen

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Distribution Transformer Losses Evaluation: A New Analytical Methodology and Artificial Neural Network Approach
  Leal, A.G.; Jardini, J.A.; Magrini, L.C.; Se Un Ahn

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Sensitivity Methods in the Dispatch and Siting of FACTS Controllers
  Xinghao Fang; Chow, J.H.; Xia Jiang; Fardanesh, B.; Uzunovic, E.; Edris, A.-A.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Reliability Centered Asset Management for Medium-Voltage Deteriorating Electrical Equipment Based on Germany Failure Statistics
  Xiang Zhang; Jiaosuo Zhang; Gockenbach, E.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Evaluation of Network Equivalents for Voltage Optimization in Multi-Area Power Systems
  Phulpin, Y.; Begovic, M.; Petit, M.; Heyberger, J.-B.; Ernst, D.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Large-Scale Distribution Planning—Part I: Simultaneous Network and Transformer Optimization
  Navarro, A.; Rudnick, H.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Large-Scale Distribution Planning—Part II: Macro-Optimization With Voronoi's Diagram and Tabu Search
  Navarro, A.; Rudnick, H.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

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• An Explicit Solution of the Power Balance Equations of Structure Preserving Power System Models
  Dib, W.; Barabanov, A.E.; Ortega, R.; Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue, F.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Damping Interarea Oscillations by Multiple Modal Selectivity Method
  Far, H.G.; Banakar, H.; Pei Li; Changling Luo; Boon-Teck Ooi

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Sequential Computation of Transfer Function Dominant Poles of s-Domain System Models
  Gomes, S.; Martins, N.; Portela, C.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Investigation of Positive Feedback Anti-Islanding Control for Multiple Inverter-Based Distributed Generators
  Xiaoyu Wang; Freitas, W.; Dinavahi, V.; Xu, W.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Coupling Optimization and Dynamic Simulation for Preventive-Corrective Control of Voltage Instability
  Capitanescu, F.; Van Cutsem, T.; Wehenkel, L.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Unified Approach for the Optimal PMU Location for Power System State Estimation
  Abbasy, N.H.; Ismail, H.M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• An Improved OPA Model and Blackout Risk Assessment
  Shengwei Mei; Fei He; Xuemin Zhang; Shengyu Wu; Gang Wang

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Multiple Solutions and Plateau Phenomenon in Measurement-Based Load Model Development: Issues and Suggestions
  Byoung-Kon Choi; Hsiao-Dong Chiang

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Decision Tree-Based Online Voltage Security Assessment Using PMU Measurements
  Ruisheng Diao; Kai Sun; Vittal, V.; O'Keefe, R.J.; Richardson, M.R.; Bhatt, N.; Stradford, D.; Sarawgi, S.K.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Analysis of SSR Performance of TCSC Control Schemes Using a Modular High Bandwidth Discrete-Time Dynamic Model
  Joshi, S.R.; Kulkarni, A.M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Role of Clustering in the Probabilistic Evaluation of TTC in Power Systems Including Wind Power Generation
  Ramezani, M.; Singh, C.; Haghifam, M.-R.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Dynamic Contribution of DFIG-Based Wind Plants to System Frequency Disturbances
  Kayikci, M.; Milanovic, J.V.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

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• Transmission Loss Allocation Based on Circuit Theories and Orthogonal Projection
  Hai-Xia Wang; Rao Liu; Wei-Dong Li

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Scenario Reduction for Futures Market Trading in Electricity Markets
  Morales, J.M.; Pineda, S.; Conejo, A.J.; Carrion, M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Reactive Power and Voltage Control in Distribution Systems With Limited Switching Operations
  Liu, M.B.; Canizares, C.A.; Huang, W.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Economic Valuation of Reserves in Power Systems With High Penetration of Wind Power
  Morales, J.M.; Conejo, A.J.; Perez-Ruiz, J.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Congestion and Price Prediction Under Load Variation
  Fangxing Li; Rui Bo

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Adaptive Emergency Transmission Rates in Power System and Market Operation
  Maslennikov, S.; Litvinov, E.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Unit Commitment Risk Analysis of Wind Integrated Power Systems
  Billinton, R.; Karki, B.; Karki, R.; Ramakrishna, G.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Stochastic Model for the Optimal Operation of a Wind-Thermal Power System
  Pappala, V.S.; Erlich, I.; Rohrig, K.; Dobschinski, J.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Probabilistic Formulation of Load Margins in Power Systems With Stochastic Generation
  Haesen, E.; Bastiaensen, C.; Driesen, J.; Belmans, R.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Direct Load Control Model for Virtual Power Plant Management
  Ruiz, N.; Cobelo, I.; Oyarzabal, J.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Optimal Allocation of Available Transfer Capability in Operating Horizon
  Rajabi-Ghahnavieh, A.; Fotuhi-Firuzabad, M.; Shahidehpour, M.; Feuillet, R.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Component and Mode Models for the Short-Term Scheduling of Combined-Cycle Units
  Cong Liu; Shahidehpour, M.; Zuyi Li; Fotuhi-Firuzabad, M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Economic Load Dispatch—A Comparative Study on Heuristic Optimization Techniques With an Improved Coordinated Aggregation-Based PSO
  Vlachogiannis, J.G.; Lee, K.Y.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

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• Strategic Generation Capacity Expansion Planning With Incomplete Information
  Jianhui Wang; Shahidehpour, M.; Zuyi Li; Botterud, A.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Robust PSS Parameters Design Using a Trajectory Sensitivity Approach
  Yuan, S.Q.; Fang, D.Z.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Framework for Optimal Planning in Large Distribution Networks
  Najafi, S.; Hosseinian, S.H.; Abedi, M.; Vahidnia, A.; Abachezadeh, S.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Planning Reconfigurable Reactive Control for Voltage Stability Limited Power Systems
  Haifeng Liu; Licheng Jin; McCalley, J.D.; Kumar, R.; Ajjarapu, V.; Elia, N.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Operational Impacts of Wind Generation on California Power Systems
  Makarov, Y.V.; Loutan, C.; Jian Ma; de Mello, P.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Multi-Objective Framework for Transmission Expansion Planning in Deregulated Environments
  Maghouli, P.; Hosseini, S.H.; Buygi, M.O.; Shahidehpour, M.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• PMU Measurement Uncertainty Considerations in WLS State Estimation
  Chakrabarti, S.; Kyriakides, E.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Locational Capacity Credit Evaluation
  Pudaruth, G.R.; Furong Li

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• Short-Term and Midterm Load Forecasting Using a Bilevel Optimization Model
  Huina Mao; Xiao-Jun Zeng; Gang Leng; Yong-Jie Zhai; Keane, J.A.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

• A Benders Decomposition and Fuzzy Multicriteria Approach for Distribution Networks Remuneration Considering DG
  Khodr, H.M.; Vale, Z.A.; Ramos, C.

Discussion Deadline: 31 July 2009

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