OPF DC Lines Records

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Displays OPF specific information about the DC lines in the case. To show select Optimal Power Flow > Results > DC Lines in the Model Explorer. This display is a class of Case Information Display and therefore can be used in a manner consistent with the other case information displays. Specific formatting options are available from the local menu, which can be accessed by right-clicking on any field in the display.

By default the display contains the same fields as the normal DC Line Records case information display, with the following additional fields:

OPF Control

Set to YES if the DC line is to be controlled during the OPF. To be controlled, at least one of the terminals of the DC line must lie in an area that is on OPF control and this must be set to YES.

Min MW or amps, Max MW or amps

The minimum and maximum power (or current) setpoints allowed for the DC line.