Current Status of Artificial Neural Network Applications to Power Systems in the United States

Applications of neural-net computing to power systems in the United States are reviewed from the perspective that neural-net computing is a component of a larger integrated Artificial Intelligence technology. It is clear that conceptual advances have been made in delineating the ways in which neural-net computing can be of service in the operation of power systems. Experimentation, field work and significant involvement on the part of the industry need to be developed, but some beginnings have been reported.