A general method of digital network analysis particularly suitable for use with low-speed computers

The concept of digital solutions of many of the network analysis problems associated with the design and operation of electrical power systems is now generally appreciated. There is, however, little indication of an increasing routine use of such methods in the United Kingdom, although many types of digital computer are now available. It is suggested that this is partly due to the fact that most of the existing programmes in this field employ techniques which have been prepared by skilled programmers for use with large high-speed computers, and digital analyses consequently tend to be restricted to the realm of special studies at computing centres. The paper describes the network theory, programme details and application of a general method of digital network analysis particularly suitable for use with low-speed computers. The method has been proved using both high- and lower-speed computers and the results of sample load-flow and short-circuit studies are discussed.

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