High Performance Computing in Power System Applications

. This paper presents a review of the research activities developed in recent years in the field of High Performance Computing (HPC) application to power system problems and a perspective view of the utilization of this technology by the power industry. The paper starts with a brief introduction to the different types of HPC platforms adequate to power system applications. Then, the most computer intensive power system computation models are described. Next, the promising areas of HPC application in power system are commented. Finally, a critical review of the recent developed research work in the field, along with prospective developments, is presented. 1 Introduction Power system simulation, optimization, and control can be included in the category of highly computer intensive problems found in practical engineering applications. Modern power system studies require more complex mathematical models owing to the use of power electronic based control devices and the implementation of d..