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ACTION-NYS \\}
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High Performance Computing and Parallel \\
Processing in the Utility Industry \\}
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Geoffrey Fox, Paul Coddington, Alok Choudhary, \\ 
Salim Hariri, Nancy McCracken, Michael Nilan, Sanjay Ranka \\
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Northeast Parallel Architectures Center \\
Syracuse University
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{\bf Executive Summary}

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We propose a major study and implementation project which addresses
the role in the utility industry of High Performance Computing (HPC),
and in particular, parallel processing.
The project has two phases:

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\item[\quad 1)]  A study phase to evaluate the use of parallel computing 
	  for unit commitment, contingency evaluation and transient
	  stability analysis. 
	  This will include a survey of available sparse 
	  matrix algorithms and an analysis of their performance on
	  power systems applications.
	  At the end of this phase we will have incorporated a 
	  parallel sparse matrix solver into a prototype transient 
	  stability analysis program, and 
	  will make recommendations on the appropriate hardware, 
	  software, and user interface for a production system. 
	  We will also investigate the creation of a consortium of
	  interested corporations for developing this prototype into a 
	  product in a second phase of the project.
          This phase will also include a more general survey on the role 
	  of HPC and parallel processing in the utility industry.

\item[\quad 2)]  A production phase to produce a commercial package for 
	  unit commitment and on-line contingency evaluation and transient
	  stability analysis with a high-level user interface
	  incorporating a knowledge-based expert system.
	  The package will include hardware, software, documentation, 
	  and training. 
          We expect that the commercial development of this product will be
          done in collaboration with corporate partners.

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Here we propose an initial project to carry out Phase 1 of this agenda. 
This is proposed to run from January 11, 1993 to October 10, 1993.

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The implementation of Phase 2 will be dependent on the results of 
Phase 1, discussions between NPAC, NMPC and other possible commercial
partners, and the acquisition of further funding. We will submit a further 
proposal concerning Phase 2 at the end of Phase 1.
Phase 2 is expected to run for approximately 18 months.
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The project will be part of our ACTION-NYS industrial outreach program
and substantial cost sharing will be available due to state funding of 
this program.

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