Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer
Considerable work has been done to understand and improve the resilience of individual infrastructure components. However, systems of components, or even systems of systems, are far less well understood. Cascade effects, where the loss of one infra...
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okr-10986-319212022-09-19T12:16:52Z Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer Schweikert, Amy Nield, Lindsey Otto, Erica Klemun, Magdalena Ojanpera, Sanna Deinert, Mark ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL DISASTER RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE ELECTRICITY GRID CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK VULNERABILITY CASCADE FAILURE ENERGY GENERATION Considerable work has been done to understand and improve the resilience of individual infrastructure components. However, systems of components, or even systems of systems, are far less well understood. Cascade effects, where the loss of one infrastructure affects others, is a major source of vulnerability which can lead to catastrophic disruptions of essential services. Interdependencies can also lead to large-scale failures when even a single component is disrupted and results in 'cascading' failures within and between networks. This is particularly true for power systems, as many other lifeline infrastructure systems rely on electricity. In this study we review the literature and give a primer on the vulnerabilities of networked energy infrastructure. Several recurrent themes emerge from across different systems: (1) Electricity is essential for many lifeline infrastructure systems to function; (2) Electrical distribution systems are particularly vulnerable to disruption from natural and manmade hazards; (3) Highly networked systems can be unstable even when their individual components are functioning as intended; (4) Redundancy and network density can increase reliability but also increase the likelihood of cascade effects when failures do occur; (5) Disruption of ports and roads can limit fuel supplies for generators and replacement components. Based on these insights, this study offers suggestions for further research and policy actions. 2019-06-20T15:54:25Z 2019-06-20T15:54:25Z 2019-06 Working Paper http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/453121560801490603/Vulnerabilities-of-Networked-Energy-Infrastructure-A-Primer http://hdl.handle.net/10986/31921 English Policy Research Working Paper;No. 8901 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research Publications & Research :: Policy Research Working Paper |
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ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE NATURAL DISASTER RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE ELECTRICITY GRID CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK VULNERABILITY CASCADE FAILURE ENERGY GENERATION Schweikert, Amy Nield, Lindsey Otto, Erica Klemun, Magdalena Ojanpera, Sanna Deinert, Mark Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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Considerable work has been done to
understand and improve the resilience of individual
infrastructure components. However, systems of components,
or even systems of systems, are far less well understood.
Cascade effects, where the loss of one infrastructure
affects others, is a major source of vulnerability which can
lead to catastrophic disruptions of essential services.
Interdependencies can also lead to large-scale failures when
even a single component is disrupted and results in
'cascading' failures within and between networks.
This is particularly true for power systems, as many other
lifeline infrastructure systems rely on electricity. In this
study we review the literature and give a primer on the
vulnerabilities of networked energy infrastructure. Several
recurrent themes emerge from across different systems: (1)
Electricity is essential for many lifeline infrastructure
systems to function; (2) Electrical distribution systems are
particularly vulnerable to disruption from natural and
manmade hazards; (3) Highly networked systems can be
unstable even when their individual components are
functioning as intended; (4) Redundancy and network density
can increase reliability but also increase the likelihood of
cascade effects when failures do occur; (5) Disruption of
ports and roads can limit fuel supplies for generators and
replacement components. Based on these insights, this study
offers suggestions for further research and policy actions. |
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Schweikert, Amy Nield, Lindsey Otto, Erica Klemun, Magdalena Ojanpera, Sanna Deinert, Mark |
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Schweikert, Amy Nield, Lindsey Otto, Erica Klemun, Magdalena Ojanpera, Sanna Deinert, Mark |
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Schweikert, Amy |
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Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure : A Primer |
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vulnerabilities of networked energy infrastructure : a primer |
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World Bank, Washington, DC |
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2019 |
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