A Review on Available Transfer Capability Calculation Methods

Available Transfer Capability (ATC) is the remaining amount of electrical power that can be transmitted from one area into another area in a deregulated electricity network for commercial purpose. In deregulated power system, Independent System Operator (ISO) plays a prominent role in indication of ATC for power producers, transmission companies, distributors, retailers and customers for contribution in electricity market. This paper assesses the literature related to Calculation methods and intelligent methods of ATC in deregulated electricity environment