A Detailed Study on Prevailing ATC Methods for Optimal Solution Development

In this paper, detailed literature on the methods used to calculate available transfer capability (ATC) is outlined. Two general categories of methods are investigated: static and dynamic, as well as their associated solution quality in terms of speed or accuracy. All the prevailing ATC methods are undergone a critical review, in this paper, as far as the underlying terms, concepts, and conventional definitions are concerned. Eventually, an evaluation of each method's advantages and disadvantages is carried out. The findings of this study allow one to develop new methods that can provide faster and more accurate ATC solutions.