A backup algorithm for power communication network based on fault cascade in the network virtualization environment

Abstract

This paper studies the multi-layer structure of coupled power network based on the problem of fault cascade and unreasonable network design in the network virtualization environment (NV). Based on the complex network theory, we propose a network optimization algorithm: PNGA (Primary Nodes Group Algorithm). The objective of PNGA is promoting the robustness of the entire network. In the simulation experiment, this paper analyzes the net­work modeling and topological characteristics of a three-tier power grid in NV. We use the degree sorting algorithm as the control group which is widely used in power grid. Under different attack strategies, we investigate the performance of different algorithms and the state of fault generation. The results of the simulation we performed in this paper have shown that PNGA is superior to the rest of the algorithm in suppressing faults.