7.2 Conservative Operations

Question 1

What is the K threshold for PJM issuing notification via All-Call of GMD activity?

Answer 1

K7

Question 2

What is the threshold for issuing a Cold Weather Alert?

Answer 2

10 degrees F (could be higher if increased winds anticipated)

and/or spot market gas curtailments during load pick-up periods

Question 3

What is the threshold for issuing a hot weather alert?

Answer 3

90 deg F*

*93 for EKPC and Dominion

Question 4

What actions might PJM take when adopting conservative operations?

A. Reduce transfer limits
B. Schedule additional reserves
C. Suspend market operations
D. Require additional identity confirmation
 when submitting energy bids

1. A & B
2. B & C
3. C & D
4. A & D

Answer 4

1. A & B

Question 5

Which entity, along with PJM participates in the RTO natural gas coordination procedure?

A. NERC
B. MISO
C. ISO-NE
D. ERCOT

Answer 5

C. ISO-NE

also NYISO

Question 6

During a Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD) which piece of equipment can see high flows of DC current?

A. Circuit breakers
B. Transformers
C. Reactors
D. CCVTs

Answer 6

B. Transformers

Question 7

The NTAS alert levels now have a…

A. Color level assigned
B. Mandatory response
requirement
C. Specific target mentioned
D. Sunset provision

Answer 7

C. Specific target mentioned

Question 8

What is the temperature trigger for a hot weather alert?

A. 80 degrees
B. 85 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 95 degrees

Answer 8

C. 90 degrees