Source-based case28 SEP 2016
South Australia black system
A sequence of transmission faults, generation reductions and separation from Victoria culminated in a state-wide black system, followed by a complex restoration and market suspension.
Permanent case linkYour task
Separate initiating events, propagation mechanisms and control failures; identify which recommendations address which causal layer.
PrepareCausal event map + control-gap register + board assurance note
Your role
Power-system incident analyst
Related topics 7
Sources & evidence
AEMO final report, pre-event conditions, 87-second event sequence, protection settings and restoration timeline
AEMO integrated final reportReview your response
- Distinguish sourced facts from assumptions and synthetic inputs.
- Show how the physical system and commercial decision connect.
- Check the calculation and test an alternative explanation.
- State an action, its owner and what would change your recommendation.
This checklist supports self-review. No tutor marking or independent credential is included.