Roy Billinton

Biography

Dr. Billinton has provided consulting services to virtually all the major Canadian electric power utilities and to many other organizations around the world. Over 100 individual utility courses dealing with power system reliability evaluation have been presented.

Dr. Billinton has authored or co-authored eight books on reliability evaluation and over 775 papers on power system reliability evaluation, economic system operation and power system analysis. Dr. Billinton is a Fellow of the IEEE, the EIC, the United Kingdom Safety and Reliability Society and the Royal Society of Canada. He is also Chairman of the Canadian Electrical Association, Consultative Committee in Outage Statistics and a Professional Engineer in the Province of Saskatchewan.

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Research Projects

Dr. Billinton is actively involved in research dealing with engineering system reliability evaluation with particular emphasis on electric power systems. This research deals with reliability and availability assessment in general engineering systems andin electric power systems. The concepts and techniques developed by the Reliability Research Group have been applied in a wide range of power system applications. These include work in generation capacity planning, composite generation and transmission system evaluation and distribution system analysis. A present focus of the research is to combine power system security considerations with the more conventional adequacy assessment techniques to create an overall framework for power system reliability assessment.

The Reliability Research Group has pioneered the development of reliability worth/reliability cost concepts for power system optimization and decision making. This work includes the development of methodologies for the determination of customer interruption costs due to power failures and extensive surveying in Canada to determine practical customer damage functions. The incorporation of reliability worth assessment in electric power system analyses is an ongoing and primary research area.

Graduate Students

Sami Almattar

Janak Raj Acharya

Bagen

Huiling Bao

Yi Gao

Dange Huang

Nahun Bulmaro Vega

Wijan Wangdee

Hua Yang

Zhe Feng

Former Graduate Students

Yifeng Li, MSc

Ran Mo, MSc

Rajesh Nighot, MSc

Gagan Singh, MSc

Ahmed Abdulwhab, Ph.D.

Yu Cui, M.Sc.

Zhaoming Pan, M.Sc.

Guang Bai, M.Sc.

Jingdong Ge, M.Sc.

Lan Cui, M.Sc.

Chenjian Wu, M.Sc.

Xiaosu Tang, M.Sc.

R. Karki, Ph.D.

Hua Chen, Ph.D.

Sadeka A. Ali, M.Sc.

Peng Wang, Ph.D.

Wei Zhang, Ph.D.

Darui Li, M.Sc.

S. Adzanu, Ph.D.

M. Pandey, Ph.D.

Y. Jiang, M.Sc.

M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, Ph.D.

S. Aboreshaid, Ph.D.

T. L.Skakum, M.Sc.

A. Jonnavithula, Ph.D.

S. Jonnavithula, Ph.D.

R. Gupta, Ph.D.

J. Pan, M.Sc.

Selected Journal Papers Copyright Infomation

[65]	R. Billinton, S. Ali, G. Wacker, 2004, �Rural Distribution System Reliability Worth Evaluation Using Individual Customer Outage Cost Characteristics�, Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Volume 26, pp. 235-240
[64]	J. Choi, T. Tran, S. Kang, D. Park, J. Soon, S. Moon, R. Billinton, June 2004, �Tie Line Constrained Equivalent Assisting Generator Model (TEAG) Considering Forced Outage Rates of Transmission Systems�, KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering, Vol. 4-A, No. 2, pp. 91-99.
[63]	R. Karki, R. Billinton, June 2004, �Cost-Effective Wind Energy Utilization for Reliable Power Supply�, , IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 435-440.
[62]	S. Kang, T. Tran, J. Choi, J. Cha, D. Rho, R. Billinton, June 2004, �The Best Line Choice for Transmission System Expansion Planning on the Side of the Highest Reliability Level�, KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering, Vol. 4-A, No. 2, pp. 84-90.
[61]	R. Billinton, J. Gee, May 2004, �A Comparison of Four-State Generating Unit Reliability Models for Peaking Units�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 763-768.
[60]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, May 2004, �Reliability Assessment of a Restructured Power System Considering the Reserve Agreements�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 972-978.
[59]	R. Billinton, X. Tang, May 2004, �Selected Considerations in Utilizing Monte Carlo Simulation in Quantitative Reliability Evaluation of Composite Power Systems�, Journal of Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 69, Issues 2-3, pp. 205-211.
[58]	M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, R. Billinton, T.S. Munian, B. Vinayagam, March 2004, �A Novel Approach to Determine Minimal Tie-Sets of Complex Networks�, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 61-70.
[57]	Abdulwahab, R. Billinton, March 2004, �Generating System Wellbeing Index Evaluation�. International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 221-229.
[56]	R. Billinton, W. Wangdee, November, 2003, �Estimating Customer Outage Costs Due To A Specific Failure Event�, IEE Proceedings, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 6, pp. 668-672.
[55]	K. Xie, J. Zhou, R. Billinton, November 2003, �Reliability Evaluation Algorithm for Complex Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Networks Based on the Shortest Path�, IEE Proceedings, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 6, pp. 686-690.
[54]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, September 2003,"Reliability Assessment of a Restructured Power System Using Reliability Network Equivalent Techniques", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 5, pp. 555-560.
[53]	R. Billinton, S.O. Faried, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, July 2003, "Composite System Reliability Evaluation Incorporating a Six-Phase Transmission Line". IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 4, pp. 413-419.
[52]	R. Billinton, A. Abdulwahab, July 2003, "Short Term Generating Unit Maintenance Scheduling in a Deregulated Power System Using a Probabilistic Approach". IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 4, pp. 463-468.
[51]	R. Billinton, R.N. Allan, July 2003, "Reliability of Electric Power Systems: An Overview." Handbook of Reliability Engineering, Springer-Verlag Publishers, pp. 511-528.
[50]	W. Li, R. Billinton, 2003. "Common Cause Outage Models in Power System Reliability Evaluation", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 18, No. 2, May, pp. 966-967.
[49]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, April 2003, �Mathematical Methods of Combining Deterministic/Probabilistic Criteria in Short-term Generating Reserve Scheduling�, Proceedings Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 218, Part E, 2004, pp. 69-75, Proceedings of the 15th ARTS, pp. 1-14.
[48]	R. Billinton, Bagen, Y. Cui, 2003. "Reliability Evaluation of Small Stand-Alone Wind Energy Conversion Systems Using a Time Series Simulation Model", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 150, No. 1, January, pp. 96-100.
[47]	R. Billinton, R. Karki, 2003. "Reliability/Cost Implications of Utilizing Photovoltaics in Small Isolated Power Systems", Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Col. 79, No. 1, January, pp. 11-16.A.
[46]	R. Billinton, L. Cui, Z. Pan, 2002. "Quantitative Reliability Considerations in the Determination of Performance-Based Rates and Customer Service Disruption Payments", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 149, No. 6, November, pp. 640-644.
[45]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, S.O. Faried, 2002. "Reliability Evaluation of Hybrid Multiterminal HVDC Substation Systems", IEE Proceedings, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 149, No. 5, September, pp. 571-577.
[44]	Proceedings of the Probability Methods Applied To Power Systems Conference, Naples, September 2002, pp. 3-8.
[43]	J. Choi, H. Kim, S. Moon, J. Cha, D. Rho, R. Billinton, 2002. "A Study on the Fuzzy LDC of Composite Power Systems Based on Probabilistic and Fuzzy Set Theories", KIEE International Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 2-A, No. 3, September, pp. 95-101.
[42]	J. Choi, S. Kang, H. Kim, S. Moon, S. Lee, R. Billinton, 2002. "A Study on Transmission System Expansion Planning Using Fuzzy Branch and Bound Method", KIEE International Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 2-A, No. 3, September, pp. 121-128.
[41]	R. Billinton, L. Cui, Z. Pan, P. Weng, 2002. "Probability Distribution Development in Distribution System Reliability Evaluation", Journal of Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 30, No. 9, September, pp. 907-916.
[40]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, T.S. Sidhu, 2002. "Determination of the Optimum Routine Test and Self-Checking Intervals in Protective Relaying Using a Reliability Model", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 17, No. 3, August, pp. 663-669.
[39]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, L. goel, 2002. "Unreliability Cost Assessment of an Electric Power System Using Reliability Network Equivalent Approaches", IEEE Transactions of Power Systems, Vol. 17, No. 3, August, pp. 549-556.
[38]	A.M. Leite da Silva, A.M. Cassula, R. Billinton, L.A.F. Momso, 2002. "Integrated Reliability Evaluation of Generation Transmission and Distribution Systems", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 149, No. 1, January, pp. 1-6.
[37]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, 2002. "Reliability Cost/Worth Assessment of Distribution Systems Incorporating Time-Varying Weather Conditions and Restoration Resources", IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 17, No. 1, January, pp. 260-265.
[36]	R. Billinton, W. Zhang, 2002. "Load Duration Curve Incorporation in the Reliability Evaluation
[35]	H. Chen, R. Billinton, 2001. "Interruptable Load Analysis Using Sequential Monte Carlo Simulation", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 148, No. 6, November, pp. 535-539.
[34]	R. Billinton, R. Karki, 2001. "Maintaining Supply Reliability of Small Isolated Power Systems Using Renewable Energy", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 148, No. 6, November, pp. 530-534.
[33]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, 2001. "Impacts of Station-Related Failures on Distribution System Reliability", Journal of Electric Power Components and Systems, Vol. 29, No. 11, November, pp. 965-976.
[32]	R. Billinton, R. Karki, 2001. "Capacity Expansion of Small Isolated Power Systems Using PV and Wind Energy", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 16, No. 4, November, pp. 892-897.
[31]	IEEE Task Force (R. Billinton member), 2001. "The Present Status of Maintenance Strategies and the Impact of Maintenance on Reliability", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 16, No. 4, November, pp. 638-646.
[30]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, L. Bertling, 2001. "Bibliography on the Application of Probability Methods in Power System Reliability Evaluation 1996-1999", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 16, No. 4, November, pp. 595-602.
[29]	R. Billinton, W. Zhong, 2001. "Adequacy Equivalent Development of Composite Generation and Transmission Systems", Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 74, No. 1, October, pp. 1-12.
[28]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, 2001. "A Time Sequential Simulation Technique for Rural Distribution System Cost/Worth Evaluation Including Wind Generation as an Alternative Supply", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 148, No. 4, July, pp. 355-360.
[27]	P. Wang, R. Billinton, 2001. "Reliability Benefit Analysis of Adding WTG to a Distribution System", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 16, No. 2, June, pp. 134-139.
[26]	W. Zhang, R. Billinton, 2001. "Effects of Rounding Adequacy Equivalents of Composite Power Systems", Electric Power Systems and Components, Vol. 29, No. 6, June, pp. 503-516.
[25]	R. Billinton, S.A. Ali, G. Wacker, 2001. "Reliability Worth Comparisons", IEEE Power Engineering Review, Vol. 21, No. 5, May, pp. 3-5, 9.
[24]	R. Billinton, W. Zhang, 2001. "Cost Related Reliability Evaluation of Bulk Power Systems", International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems, Col. 23, No. 2, February, pp. 99-112.
[23]	R. Karki, R. Billinton, 2000. "Reliability/Cost Implications of Utilizing Wind Energy in Small Isolated Power Systems", Wind Engineering, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 379-388.
[22]	R. Billinton, 2000. "Electric Power System Reliability", MacMillan Encyclopedia of Energy, ed F. Zumerchik, December, pp. 422-427.
[21]	P. Wang, L. Goel, R. Billinton, 2000. "Evaluation of Probability Distribution of Distribution System Reliability Indices Considering WTG as Alternative Supply", Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 28, No. 10, October, pp. 901-914.
[20]	R. Billinton, J. Pan, 2000. "Application of Monte Carlo Simulation to Optimal Maintenance Scheduling in a Parallel-Redundant System", IEE Proceedings - Generation, Transmissions and Distribution, Vol. 147, No. 5, September, pp. 274-278.
[19]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, 2000. "A Reliability Framework for Generating Unit Commitment", Electric Power System Research, Vol. 56, pp. 81-86.
[18]	R. Billinton, Hua Chen, 2000. "Risk Based Optimum-Site Matching Wind Turbine Analysis", Wind Engineering, Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 341-351.
[17]	M. Pandey, R. Billinton, 2000. "Electric Power System Reliability Criteria Determination in a Developing Country -- An Investigation in Nepal", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 15, No. 3, September, pp. 342-347.
[16]	R. Billinton, W. Zhang, 2000. "Cost Related Reliability Evaluation of Interconnected Bulk Power Systems Using an Equivalent Approach", Electric Machines and Power Systems, Vol. 28, No. 9, September, pp. 793-810.
[15]	S.O. Faried, R. Billinton, S. Aboreshaid, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, 2000. "Effect of Adaptive Short Time Compensation on the Stochastic Behavior of Turbine-Generated Shaft Torsional Torques", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 15, No. 3, September, pp. 305-311.
[14]	M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, R. Billinton, 2000. �Impact of Load Management on Composite System Reliability Evaluation Short-Term Operating Benefits�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 15, No. 2, May 2000, pp. 858-864.
[13]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, S.O. Faried, S. Aboreshaid, 2000. �Impact of Unified Power Flow Controllers on Power System Reliability�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 15, No. 15, February, pp. 410-415.
[12]	R. Billinton, W. Zhang, 2000.�State Extension for Adequacy Evaluation of Composite Power Systems � Applications�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 15, No. 15, February, 427-432.
[11]	A.M. Leite da Silva L.A.F. da Fonseca Manso, J.C.O. de Oliveira Mello, R. Billinton, 2000. �Pseudo-Chronological Simulation for Composite Reliability Analysis with Time Varying Loads�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 15, No. 15, February, pp. 73-80.
[10]	R.N. Allan, R. Billinton, 2000. �Probabilistic Evaluation of Power Systems�, Proceedings of the IEEE, Special Issue � The Technology of Power System Competition, February, pp. 140-162.
[9]	M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, R. Billinton and S.O. Faried. 2000. �Subtransmission System Reliability Enhancement Using a Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor�, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 15, No. 1, January, pp. 443-448
[8]	P. Wong, R. Billinton, 2000. �Optimum Load Scheduling Technique to Reduce the Total Customer Interruption Cost in a Distribution Network�, IEE Proceedings � Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 147, No. 1, January, pp. 51-56.
[7]	R. Billinton, M. Pandey, 1999. �Reliability Worth Assessment in a Developing Country- Residential Survey Results�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, November, pp. 1226-1231.
[6]	M. Pandey, R. Billinton, 1999. �Reliability Worth Assessment in a Developing Country � Commercial and Industrial Survey Results�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, November, pp. 1232-1237.
[5]	R. Billinton, H. Chen, J. Zhou, 1999. �Individual Generating Station Reliability Assessment�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, November, pp. 1238-1244.
[4]	R. Billinton, S. Aboreshaid, S.O. Faried, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, 1999. �A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach to the Evaluation of Maximum Turbine-Generator Shaft Torsional Torques During Faulty Synchronization�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, November, pp. 1382-1387.
[3]	R. Billinton, W. Zhang, 1999. �Adequacy Equivalent Development of Composite Generation and Transmission Systems Using a D.C. Load Flow�, Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 65, No. 3, September, pp. 295-305.
[2]	R. Billinton, M. Pandey. 1999. �Generating Capacity Planning Criteria Determination for Developing Countries: Case Study of Nepal�, IEE Proceedings, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Vol. 146, No. 5, September.
[1]	R. Billinton, R. Karki, 1999. �Application of Monte Carlo Simulation to Generating System Well-Being Analysis�, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 14, No. 3, August, pp. 1172-1177.

Conference Publications Copyright Infomation

[26]	Roy Billinton and Hua Yang, 2005, "INCORPORATING MAINTENANCE OUTAGE EFFECTS IN SUBSTATION AND SWITCHING STATION RELIABILITY STUDIES", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. 0599-0602. [PDF]
[25]	Wijarn Wangdee and Roy Billinton, 2005, "RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE INDEX PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF BULK ELECTRICITY SYSTEMS", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. 0445-0449. [PDF]
[24]	Roy Billinton and Dange Huang, 2005, "BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN GENERATING CAPACITY ADEQUACY EVALUATION", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. 0611-0614. [PDF]
[23]	J. S. Choi, T. Tran, A.(Rahim) El-Keib, Robert Thomas, Roy Billinton, 2005, "A BASIC METHOD FOR COMPOSITE POWER SYSTEM EXPANSION PLANNING CONSIDERING PROBABILISTIC RELIABILITY CRITERIA", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. 0611-0614. [PDF]
[22]	Roy Billinton and Janak Acharya, 2005, "CONSIDERATION OF MULTI-STATE WEATHER MODELS IN RELIABILITY EVALUATION OF TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. [PDF]
[21]	Bagen and Roy Billinton, 2005, "IMPACTS OF ENERGY STORAGE ON POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE", Proceedings of IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 1-4, Saskatoon, Canada, pp. 0494-0497. [PDF]
[20]	R. Billinton, Y. Li, May 2004, "Identifying Transmission Deficiencies in Composite Electric Power Systems", Proceedings of the Canadian Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference.
[19]	R. Billinton, W. Wangdee, May 2004, "Bulk Electricity System Reliability Performance Assessment", Proceedings of the IX Symposium of Specialists in Electric Operational and Expansion Planning, Brazil.
[18]	R. Billinton, G. Singh, May 2004, "Incorporating Extreme Adverse Weather Considerations in Transmission System Reliability Evaluation", Proceedings of the IX Symposium of Specialists in Electric Operational and Expansion Planning, Brazil.
[17]	L.A.F. Manso, W.S. Sales, A.M. Leite da Silva, L.C. Resende, R. Billinton, May 2004, �Avaliacao da Confiabilidade Preventiva de Sistemas de Potencia�, Proceedings of the IX Symposio de Especialistas em Planejamento da Operacao e Expansao Electrica, Brazil.
[16]	R. Billinton, R. Mo, June 2004, �Deterministic/Probabilistic Contingency Evaluation in Composite Generation and Transmission Systems�, Proceedings of the IEEE-PES General Meeting.
[15]	R. Nighot, R. Billinton, June 2004, �Reliability Evaluation of the IEEE-RTS Incorporating Station Related Outages�, Proceedings of the IEEE-PES General Meeting.
[14]	J. Choi, T. Tran, S.I. Moon, D.W. Park, J.Y. Yoon, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, R. Billinton, June 2004, �A Study on the Reliability Evaluation of Interconnected Power Systems Considering Forced Outage Rates of Transmission Systems�, Proceedings of the IEEE-PES General Meeting.
[13]	T. Tran, J. Choi, D.H. Jeon, J.B. Chu, R. Thomas, R. Billinton, June 2004, �A Study on Optimal Reliability Criterion Determination for Transmission System Expansion Planning�, Proceedings of the IEEE-PES General Meeting.
[12]	J. McCalley et al (Incl. R. Billinton), June 2004, �Probabilistic Security Assessment for Power System Operations�, Proceedings of the IEEE-PES General Meeting.Z. Pan, R. Billinton, September 2003, "Quantitative Consideration of Reward/Penalty Policy Setting in Performance Based Regulation". Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Marbella, Spain, pp. 409-414.
[11]	R. Karki, R. Billinton, October 2003, "Contribution of Individual Generating Unit Unavailability to Power System Inadequacy". Proceedings of the 2003 Canadian Reliability and Maintainability symposium, Ottawa, pp. P-04-1,6.
[10]	J. Choi, K. Kim, S. Kang, D. Park, Y. Yoon, S. Moon, R. Billinton, September 2003, "Tie Line Constrained Equivalent Assisting Generator Model (TEAG) Considering Forced Outage Rates of Transmission Systems". Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Marbella, Spain, pp. 596-602.
[9]	TT. Tran, J. Choi, S. Moon, R. Billinton, September 2003, "Transmission System Expansion Planning Using a Branch and Bound Approach. Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Marbella, Spain, pp. 672-677.
[8]	M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, M. Rashidinejad, R. Billinton, September 2003, �Adequacy Assessment of Small Isolated Power Systems Using a Well-being Approach". Proceedings of the IFAC Symposium on Power Plants and Power Systems Control, Seoul, Korea, pp. 1281-1285.
[7]	Bagen, R. Billinton, R. Karki, August 2003, "Reliability Evaluation of Isolated Solar-Diesel Power Systems Using a Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach". Solar Energy of Canada Annual Conference, Kingston, Ontario, pp. 1-10.
[6]	S.O. Faried, R. Billinton, S. Aboreshaid, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, 2003. "Probabilistic Evaluation of Voltage Sags in Transmission Systems", Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Bologna Power Tech., June.
[5]	M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, R. Billinton, S. Aboreshaid, S.O. Faried, 2003. "Composite System Reliability Evaluation in the Deregulated Environment", Proceedings of the ICEE 03 Conference, Vol. 4, May, Shiraz, Iran, pp. 553-560.
[4]	R. Billinton, R. Mo, 2003. "Impact of Equipment Availability on Composite System Reliability", Proceedings of the Canadian Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, May.
[3]	R. Karki, R. Billinton, 2003. "Considering Renewable Energy in Small Isolated Power System Expansion", Proceedings of the Canadian Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference, May.
[2]	R. Billinton, M. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, 2003. "Mathematical Methods of Combing Deterministic/Probabilistic Criteria in Short-Term Generating Reserve Scheduling", Proceedings of the 15th ARTS, April, pp. 1-14.
[1]	R. Billinton, G. Bai, R. Karki, 2003. "Adequacy Considerations in Wind Power Benefit Analysis", Proceedings of the AltEnergy 2003 Conference, Calgary, March.

Books / Chapters in Books

[9]	R. Billinton, W. Li, 1994. Reliability Assessment of Electric Power Systems Using Monte Carlo Methods, Plenum Press, NY, pp. 351.
[8]	R. Billinton, December 1991. Electric Power Systems, McGraw Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology 1992, McGraw Hill, New York.
[7]	R. Billinton, R.N. Allan, L. Salvaderi, January 1991. Applied Reliability Assessment in Electric Power Systems, IEEE Press, New York.
[6]	R. Billinton, R.N. Allan, March 1988. Reliability Assessment Of Large Electric Power Systems. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
[5]	R. Billinton, R.N. Allan, 1984. Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems. Plenum Press. New York. (Russian and Chinese translations).
[4]	R. Billinton, R.N. Allan, 1983. Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems. Plenum Press. New York. (Chinese translation).
[3]	R. Billinton and C. Singh, 1977. System Reliability Modelling and Evaluation. Hutchinsons Educational Press.
[2]	R. Billinton, R.J. Ringlee and A.J. Wood, 1973. Power System Reliability Calculations. MIT Press.
[1]	R. Billinton, 1970. Power System Reliability Evaluation. Gordon and Breach Science Publishers.

Honours and Awards

IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Educator Award, May 2001
J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award, October 2000.
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, 1998-99
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers McNaughton Gold Medal, September 1994.
University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Researcher Award, October 1993.
Outstanding Power Engineer Educator Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, July 1992.
First Recipient of the Canadian Electrical Association Distinguished Service Award - non utility category.
Centennial Meeting, Toronto, May 1991.
Fellow, Safety and Reliability Society (U.K.), 1988.
Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan Engineering Achievement Award, 1986.
Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada, 1981.
Fellow, Royal Society of Canada, 1980.
Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 1978.
Saskatoon Engineer of the Year, 1978.
Engineering Institute of Canada, Ross Medal, 1972.
Engineering Institute of Canada, Sir George Nelson Award, 1965, 1967.
University of Manitoba Gold Medal, 1960.
Schumacher Memorial Prize, 1960.
Manitoba Power Commission Thesis Prize, 1960.