BAL-002 Disturbance Control Performance

Question 1

The purpose of BAL-002-2 Disturbance Control Standard is to…

Answer 1

• Ensure the BA or Reserve Sharing Group balances resources and demand
• Returns its ACE to defined values following a Reportable Balancing Contingency Event

Question 2

True or False
The Disturbance Control Standard applies to
- A loss of Generation
- A loss of load

Answer 2

False, DCS is limited to the loss of generation

Question 3

Contingency Recovery Period

Answer 3

15 minute time period in which a BA or a Reserve Sharing Group have to return their ACE to acceptable parameters following a Reportable event.

Question 4

MSSC

Answer 4

Most Severe Single Contingency

Question 5

Reportable Event

Answer 5

any event occurring within a one minute interval of an initial decline in ACE that results in a loss of MW output less than or equal to MSSC and greater than or equal to 80% of MSSC