CHAPTER IIIRESTORATION PLAN

SECTION 4 Resynchronisation

Article 32Resynchronisation procedure

The resynchronisation procedure of the restoration plan shall include, at least:

  1. (a)

    the appointment of a resynchronisation leader;

  2. (b)

    the measures allowing the TSO to apply a resynchronisation strategy; and

  3. (c)

    the maximum limits for phase angle, frequency and voltage differences for connecting lines.

Article 33Appointment of a resynchronisation leader

1.

During system restoration, when two synchronised regions can be resynchronised without endangering the operational security of the transmission systems, the frequency leaders of these synchronised regions shall appoint a resynchronisation leader in consultation with at least the TSO(s) identified as the potential resynchronisation leader and in accordance with paragraph 2. Each frequency leader shall inform without delay the TSOs from its synchronised region of the appointed resynchronisation leader.

2.

For each pair of synchronised regions to be resynchronised, the resynchronisation leader shall be the TSO that:

(a)

has in operation at least one substation equipped with a parallel switching device on the border between the two synchronised regions to be resynchronised;

(b)

has access to the frequency measurements from both synchronised regions;

(c)

has access to the voltage measurements on the substations between which potential resynchronisation points are located; and

(d)

is able to control the voltage of potential resynchronisation points.

3.

Where more than one TSO fulfils the criteria under paragraph 2, the TSO with the highest number of potential resynchronisation points between the two synchronised regions shall be appointed as the resynchronisation leader, unless the frequency leaders of the two synchronised regions agree to appoint another TSO as resynchronisation leader.

4.

The appointed resynchronisation leader shall act as such until:

(a)

another resynchronisation leader is appointed for the two synchronised regions; or

(b)

the two synchronised regions have been resynchronised, and all the steps in Article 34 have been completed.

Article 34Resynchronisation strategy

1.

Prior to the resynchronisation, the resynchronisation leader shall:

(a)

establish, in accordance with the maximum limits referred to in Article 32:

  1. (i)

    the target value of the frequency for resynchronisation;

  2. (ii)

    the maximum frequency difference between the two synchronised regions;

  3. (iii)

    the maximum active and reactive power exchange; and

  4. (iv)

    the operating mode to be applied on the LFC;

(b)

select the resynchronisation point, taking into account the operational security limits in the synchronised regions;

(c)

establish and prepare all necessary actions for the resynchronisation of the two synchronised regions at the resynchronisation point;

(d)

establish and prepare a subsequent set of actions to create additional connections between the synchronised regions; and

(e)

assess the readiness of the synchronised regions for resynchronisation, taking into account the conditions set out in point (a).

2.

When carrying out the tasks enumerated in paragraph 1, the resynchronisation leader shall consult the frequency leaders of the involved synchronised regions and, for the tasks listed in points (b) to (e), it shall also consult the TSOs operating the substations used for resynchronisation.

3.

Each frequency leader shall inform the TSOs within its synchronised region of the planned resynchronisation without undue delay.

4.

When all conditions established in accordance with point (a) of paragraph 1 are fulfilled, the resynchronisation leader shall execute the resynchronisation by activating the actions established in accordance with point (c) and (d) of paragraph 1.