This talk is partially based on the IEEE Proc.  paper, Nov 2005
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Talk overview
•Motivation for revisiting  the role of control in large-scale electric power systems;
•Some basic observations concerning control;
•Review of the sequence  of events during a typical blackout; the role of control;
•Illustration on the NPCC equivalent system;
•A proposal to enhance current practice;
•Cost and benefits related to control;
•Conclusions.
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