Term · Topic
Automatic Generation Control
Automatic generation control is a closed-loop control function in power systems that adjusts generator outputs to maintain system frequency and scheduled interchange, supporting reliability, regulatory compliance, and delivery of regulation and balancing services in utility and transmission operator environments.
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curl -X POST https://mcp.decisioninsights.ai/api/mcp-public \
-H "content-type: application/json" \
-H "accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
-d '{"id":1,"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"arguments":{"slug":"automatic-generation-control-agc"},"name":"di_get_term"}}'REST
GET https://api.decisioninsights.ai/api/public/v1/glossary/55a6a91c-d3d9-49c3-bffd-56121e1ca5e3CLI
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| The check | What the record shows | Where it is in the data |
|---|---|---|
| It's a known term | One entry, with its type (topic) | name |
| It sits in a glossary | Linked to Grid Automation Controller, Automated Capacity Controller, Automatic Transfer Switch, Generator | inDefinedTermSet |
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