DIAGNOSTIC REVIEW OF A BLACKOUT IN RHODES

Abstract

A technical review of an incident on March 21, 2007 that began at 00:50 a.m. and led to a  two-hour blackout of the island of Rhodes electric power system is presented with the complete  sequence, including all the relevant registered operational data as well as the on-site fi eld findings.  A technical analysis of the disturbance was performed to determine the probable causes  and factors that contributed to the duration of the disturbance. Since the system is an isolated  one, it is particularly vulnerable to perturbations. The roles of system protection and wind power  generation during the incident are examined. Conclusions of practical importance are drawn,  including recommendations for corrective measures to be implemented for preventing disturbances  of this kind from reoccurring in the future.