Resilient Control Architectures and Power Systems

Resilient Control Architectures and Power Systems provides an up-to-date resource on the challenges presented by increasing automation in society, particularly in the power grid. It offers a simulation of a real-life power control system and discusses how it can fail due to cyber security threats, human error, and complex interdependencies. The book also explores promising new concepts researchers are exploring to make these control systems more resilient to threats. It is perfect for research students and practitioners in fields concerned with increasing power grid automation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

This comprehensive resource, authored by four industry leaders, delves into the realm of resilient power grid control applications, offering a fresh perspective on the unique challenges posed by the increasing automation in society. Specifically, the book focuses on the complexities arising from the widespread automation of the power grid. To provide a realistic and comprehensive understanding of power control systems, the authors present a simulation of this real-life system, showcasing its workings and the potential failures that can occur.

The editors have assembled a diverse group of experts who shed light on the various causes of power system failures, including cyber security threats, human error, and intricate interdependencies. They also explore promising new concepts and technologies being developed to enhance the resilience of these control systems against a wide range of threats. Additionally, the book delves into the fundamentals of resilience, encompassing its definition, benchmarks, and cross-architecture metrics. It provides practical applications of resilience concepts, addressing challenges such as cyber security, control, and human factors.

The resource is particularly valuable for research students and practitioners in fields related to power grid infrastructure, control theory, human-system interfaces, cyber security, and resilience. It serves as a valuable reference for those seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this dynamic and critical area.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 258 x 186 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119660415