Flowgate

Portion of the transmission system used to analyze power flow impact.

Last Updated:  June 20, 2025

Definition by NERC

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  1. A portion of the Transmission system through which the Interchange Distribution Calculator calculates the power flow from Interchange Transactions.
  2. A mathematical construct, comprised of one or more monitored transmission Facilities and optionally one or more contingency Facilities, used to analyze the impact of power flows upon the Bulk Electric System.