a.	#8  Run multiple CSC limit studies (assigned to ROS)

ERCOT has developed a CSC limit calculation tool to automate the process of calculating the CSC limits. This tool can be run both in study mode and in real-time (hourly).
The CSC tool uses the VSAT engine to increase/decrease load/generation in steps in different zones and runs the contingency analysis at each step. A set of elements are monitored for thermal overloading under contingencies. When one or more elements are overloaded, the CSC tool stops thus determining the transfer limit for the CSC. 
The tool is near completion, pending a couple of SIRs (Software Improvement Requests). Once the tool is ready, we will be able to use the tool to run the day-ahead limits using the tool and also run the limits in real-time on an hourly basis. The posted CSC limits can be updated when a significant change of a CSC limit is seen.