Contents

1. Introduction 2. Generating Capacity–Basic Probability Methods 3. Generating Capacity–Frequency and Duration Method 4. Interconnected Systems 5. Operating Reserve 6. Composite Generation and Transmission Systems 7. Distribution Systems–Basic Techniques and Radial Networks 8. Distribution Systems–Parallel and Meshed Networks 9. Distribution Systems–Extended Techniques 10. Substations and Switching Stations 11. Plant and Station Availability 12. Application of Monte Carlo Simulation 13. Evaluation of Reliability Worth 14. Epilogue.