The Northeast power failureߞa blanket of darkness

1 February 1966

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Spectrum

Vol. 3 (2) , 54-73
https://doi.org/10.1109/mspec.1966.5216894

Abstract

The massive blackout of November 9-10 has triggered some prompt and expeditious action, spearheaded by the Federal Power Commission's list of 19 affirmative recommendations that should be implemented by the utilities to preclude the possibility of a recurrence. These proposals include the need for fully coordinated power pools, more extensive stability studies for the operation of interconnected systems, the need for mixed generation facilities for quicker response to power swings, and a review of the adequacy of existing automated equipment.

Keywords

POWER GENERATION
NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION
HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION
POWER MARKETS
POWER GENERATION ECONOMICS
HYDROELECTRIC-THERMAL POWER GENERATION
POWER SUPPLIES
CITIES AND TOWNS
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
CIRCUITS

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Performance of interconnected systems following disturbances
IEEE Spectrum, 1965