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A W-matrix methodology for solving sparSe network equations on multiprocessor computers

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.207315· OSTI ID:7102346
 [1];  [2]
  1. UNESP-Ilha Solteira (BR)
  2. UNICAMP-Campinas (BR)
This paper describes a methodology for solving efficiently the sparse network equations on multiprocessor computers. The methodology is based on the matrix inverse factors (W-matrix) approach to the direct solution phase of Ax = b systems. A partitioning scheme of W-matrix, based on the leaf-nodes of the factorization path tree, is proposed. The methodology allows the performance of all the updating operations on vector b in parallel, within each partition, using a row-oriented processing. The approach takes advantage of the processing power of the individual processors. Performance results are presented and discussed.
OSTI ID:
7102346
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 7:3; ISSN ITPSE; ISSN 0885-8950
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English