This document summarizes the use of STATCOM devices for reactive power management and voltage control in transmission lines. It defines reactive power and explains the need for reactive power compensation. It then defines FACTS devices and specifically STATCOMs, describing their basic structure and principle of operation for generating and absorbing reactive power. The document discusses how STATCOMs can provide benefits like reactive power control, voltage regulation, and increased transmission capacity. It provides an example of a 500 MVAR STATCOM installed between Qatar and Bahrain for reactive power compensation and concludes that STATCOMs allow tighter voltage control and improved reliability compared to traditional capacitor banks.
This document discusses various types of FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) devices used to control power flow in transmission lines. It describes shunt FACTS devices like static VAR compensators (SVC) and static synchronous compensators (STATCOM) which can generate or absorb reactive power. It also discusses series FACTS devices like thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSC) and static synchronous series compensators (SSSC) which can control active power flow by varying the line impedance. TCSC is highlighted as being more economical than other series FACTS technologies and can provide benefits like damping power oscillations, improving stability and controlling power flow.
This document provides an overview of the thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC). It begins with the basic TCSC scheme and equations showing how the variable inductive reactance XL can change the capacitive reactance XC. It then discusses the impedance characteristics of the TCSC and how the capacitor voltage is reversed by the thyristor controlled reactor (TCR). Next, it examines the TCSC operating in the capacitive and inductive regions and how it can provide phase advance or retard. The document also covers the attainable voltage-current characteristics and harmonic voltage generation in the TCSC. It describes the functional internal control schemes and concludes with notes on design considerations.
1. Static Synchronous Compensator (Statcom) is a member of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices that uses power electronics to control voltage and reactive power on AC transmission networks.
2. A Statcom consists of a voltage source converter with a DC capacitor that generates a voltage in phase or 180 degrees out of phase with the transmission line to inject or absorb reactive power.
3. Statcoms provide benefits like increasing transmission line loading capacity, improving power flow control and system stability, and dynamic reactive power compensation with response times less than 10 milliseconds.
The document provides information about a PowerPoint presentation on Distributed Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) given by Sheikh Mohammad Sajid. It introduces D-STATCOM as a device used to mitigate current-based power quality problems at the distributed level. It discusses various classifications, topologies, components, control strategies and objectives of D-STATCOM, including reactive power compensation, load balancing and harmonic suppression. The key principles of operation involve injecting compensating currents from a voltage source converter to regulate voltage at the point of common coupling.
The concept of FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System) refers toย a family of power electronics-based devices able to enhance AC system controllability and stability and to increase power transfer capability.
The document discusses emerging facts about STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) controllers. It describes that a STATCOM is a voltage source converter that produces synchronized AC output voltages using a DC voltage input to compensate for reactive power. It can improve dynamic voltage control, power oscillation damping, transient stability, voltage flicker control, and control of both reactive and active power. The STATCOM structure uses encapsulated electronic converters in a small footprint to minimize environmental impact. It can independently generate or absorb reactive power depending on the magnitude of its output voltage compared to the line voltage.
This document discusses various types of FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) devices used to control power flow in transmission lines. It describes shunt FACTS devices like static VAR compensators (SVC) and static synchronous compensators (STATCOM) which can generate or absorb reactive power. It also discusses series FACTS devices like thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSC) and static synchronous series compensators (SSSC) which can control active power flow by varying the line impedance. TCSC is highlighted as being more economical than other series FACTS technologies and can provide benefits like damping power oscillations, improving stability and controlling power flow.
This document provides an overview of the thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC). It begins with the basic TCSC scheme and equations showing how the variable inductive reactance XL can change the capacitive reactance XC. It then discusses the impedance characteristics of the TCSC and how the capacitor voltage is reversed by the thyristor controlled reactor (TCR). Next, it examines the TCSC operating in the capacitive and inductive regions and how it can provide phase advance or retard. The document also covers the attainable voltage-current characteristics and harmonic voltage generation in the TCSC. It describes the functional internal control schemes and concludes with notes on design considerations.
1. Static Synchronous Compensator (Statcom) is a member of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices that uses power electronics to control voltage and reactive power on AC transmission networks.
2. A Statcom consists of a voltage source converter with a DC capacitor that generates a voltage in phase or 180 degrees out of phase with the transmission line to inject or absorb reactive power.
3. Statcoms provide benefits like increasing transmission line loading capacity, improving power flow control and system stability, and dynamic reactive power compensation with response times less than 10 milliseconds.
The document provides information about a PowerPoint presentation on Distributed Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) given by Sheikh Mohammad Sajid. It introduces D-STATCOM as a device used to mitigate current-based power quality problems at the distributed level. It discusses various classifications, topologies, components, control strategies and objectives of D-STATCOM, including reactive power compensation, load balancing and harmonic suppression. The key principles of operation involve injecting compensating currents from a voltage source converter to regulate voltage at the point of common coupling.
The concept of FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System) refers toย a family of power electronics-based devices able to enhance AC system controllability and stability and to increase power transfer capability.
The document discusses emerging facts about STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) controllers. It describes that a STATCOM is a voltage source converter that produces synchronized AC output voltages using a DC voltage input to compensate for reactive power. It can improve dynamic voltage control, power oscillation damping, transient stability, voltage flicker control, and control of both reactive and active power. The STATCOM structure uses encapsulated electronic converters in a small footprint to minimize environmental impact. It can independently generate or absorb reactive power depending on the magnitude of its output voltage compared to the line voltage.
STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) is a regulating device used on AC electricity networks to act as a source or sink of reactive power. It improves power quality and voltage stability. A STATCOM uses a voltage source converter to continuously control voltage and smoothly provide reactive power compensation. It responds faster than SVCs and provides better reactive power support at low voltages, making it superior for voltage stability applications.
Reactive power compensation using statcomAmit Meena
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This document describes a study on reactive power compensation using STATCOM conducted by students under the guidance of Dr. Supriyo Das. It provides background on reactive power and the need for reactive power compensation. It then describes Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and includes the simulation diagram and output of a voltage source converter used in STATCOM. The conclusion discusses designing a VSC using PWM to inject compensated reactive power into the main power line and future work on improving the design.
The document discusses Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC), a FACTS device that uses thyristors to control the capacitive reactance of transmission lines. TCSC can enhance power flow, limit fault current, improve stability and transients. It introduces benefits like mitigating subsynchronous resonance risks, damping power oscillations, and improving post-contingency stability. TCSC operates in modes like blocking, bypass, capacitive boost and inductive boost to accurately regulate power flow and damp oscillations while increasing transmission capacity and stability.
There are two broad classes of power system stability:
1) Steady state stability - The ability of a system to maintain equilibrium after a small disturbance.
2) Transient stability - The ability to maintain synchronism during large disturbances like faults.
Factors influencing transient stability include generator loading, fault conditions, clearing time, reactances, and inertia. Methods to improve it include high-speed excitation, series capacitors, fault clearing and independent pole operation.
In the modern power system the reactive power compensation is one of the main issues, the transmission of active power requires a difference in angular phase between voltages at the sending and receiving points (which is feasible within wide limits), whereas the transmission of reactive power requires a difference in magnitude of these same voltages (which is feasible only within very narrow limits). The reactive power is consumed not only by most of the network elements, but also by most of the consumer loads, so it must be supplied somewhere. If we can't transmit it very easily, then it ought to be generated where it is needed." (Reference Edited by T. J. E. Miller, Forward Page ix).Thus we need to work on the efficient methods by which VAR compensation can be applied easily and we can optimize the modern power system. VAR control technique can provides appropriate placement of compensation devices by which a desirable voltage profile can be achieved and at the same time minimizing the power losses in the system. This report discusses the transmission line requirements for reactive power compensation. In this report thyristor switched capacitor is explained which is a static VAR compensator used for reactive power management in electrical systems.
Seminar Topic For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Facts static voltage & phase angle regulatorsSITCOE, Yadrav
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This document discusses static voltage and phase angle regulators, which are used to regulate voltage and phase angle in power systems. It covers how these regulators can be used for voltage and phase angle regulation, power flow control, real and reactive power loop control, improving transient stability, and damping power oscillations. The document serves as an introduction to these concepts and their applications in electrical power grids.
This document summarizes reactive power management in India. It begins by defining the different types of power: active power, which does actual work; reactive power, which doesn't do work but is needed to support voltage; and apparent power, which is the combination of active and reactive power. It then discusses the necessity of reactive power to support voltage and enable the transmission of active power. The document outlines issues India faced with an electricity blackout in 2012 due to underestimating the importance of reactive power. It describes various methods to compensate for reactive power, such as shunt compensation, series compensation, and FACTS devices. It concludes by discussing India's growing need to strengthen its transmission network through improved reactive power management to meet increasing power
The electricity supply industry is undergoing a profound transformation worldwide. Market forces, scarcer natural resources, and an ever-increasing demand for electricity are some of the drivers responsible for such unprecedented change. Against this background of rapid evolution, the expansion programs of many utilities are being thwarted by a variety of well-founded, environment, land-use, and regulatory pressures that prevent the licensing and building of new transmission lines and electricity generating plants.
A flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) is a system composed of static equipment used for the AC transmission of electrical energy. It is meant to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability of the network. It is generally a power electronics-based system.
In conventional AC transmission system, the ability to transfer AC power is limited by several factors like thermal limits, transient stability limit, voltage limit, short circuit current limit etc. These limits define the maximum electric power which can be efficiently transmitted through the transmission line without causing any damage to the electrical equipments and the transmission lines. This is normally achieved by bringing changes in the power system layout. However this is not feasible and another way of achieving maximum power transfer capability without any changes in the power system layout. Also with the introduction of variable impedance devices like capacitors and inductors, whole of the energy or power from the source is not transferred to the load, but a part is stored in these devices as reactive power and returned back to the source. Thus the actual amount of power transferred to the load or the active power is always less than the apparent power or the net power. For ideal transmission the active power should be equal to the apparent power. In other words, the power factor (the ratio of active power to apparent power) should be unity. This is where the role of Flexible AC transmission System comes.
This document discusses power quality issues such as voltage sags, interruptions, spikes, swells, and harmonics. It explains the causes and consequences of each issue. Solutions discussed include improving the electric grid, using distributed energy resources like generators and energy storage, following standards, installing enhanced interface devices, and making equipment less sensitive. The key is preventing power quality problems through various measures to avoid losses.
This document discusses active and reactive power flow control using a Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC). The SSSC injects a controllable voltage in series with a transmission line to regulate power flow. It can control both real and reactive power flow to improve transmission efficiency. The SSSC consists of a voltage source converter connected to the line via a transformer. It provides advantages like power factor correction, load balancing, and reducing harmonic distortion.
The significance of power factor correction (PFC) has long been visualized as a technology requirement for improving the efficiency of a power system network by compensating for the fundamental reactive power generated or consumed by simple inductive or capacitive loads. With the Information Age in full swing, the growth of high reliability, low cost electronic products have led utilities to escalate their power quality concerns created by the increase of such โswitching loads.โ These products include: entertainment devices such as Digital TVs, DVDs, and audio equipment; information technology devices such as PCs, printers, and fax-machines; variable speed motor drives for HVAC and white goods appliances; food preparation and cooking products such as microwaves and cook tops; and lighting products, which include electronic ballasts, LED and fluorescent lamps, and other power conversion devices that operate a variety of lamps. The drivers that have resulted in this proliferation are a direct result of the availability of low-cost switch-mode devices and control circuitry in all major end-use segments: residential, commercial, and industrial.
1. Shunt compensation involves connecting FACTS devices in parallel with transmission lines to act as controllable current sources.
2. There are two types of shunt compensation: shunt capacitive compensation improves power factor by injecting a leading current, while shunt inductive compensation increases power transfer capability by reducing voltage amplification.
3. Examples of FACTS devices for shunt compensation include STATCOM, SVC using TCR, TSC and TSR to continuously or stepwise vary the equivalent reactance.
1. The document discusses a static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), a type of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) device that controls electric power flow by injecting a controlled voltage in series with a transmission line.
2. The SSSC can provide either capacitive or inductive compensation, depending on whether the injected voltage lags or leads the line current.
3. Digital simulations show that the SSSC can increase or decrease the dynamic power flow in the transmission line depending on the mode of compensation.
1. HVDC transmission systems use direct current for electricity transmission over long distances or through underwater cables. This became practical with the development of thyristors and solid state valves.
2. DC transmission has advantages over AC transmission for long distance transmission, as power transfer in DC lines is unaffected by distance. It also allows asynchronous interconnection between grids and monopolar operation.
3. While DC transmission has higher upfront equipment costs, it has better technical performance than AC transmission for long distance or underwater cables, making it economical beyond the break-even distance.
The document discusses various objectives and applications of static shunt compensation on transmission lines. Shunt compensation can increase steady-state transmittable power, control voltage profiles, minimize line overvoltage under light loads using shunt reactors, and maintain voltage levels under heavy loads using shunt capacitors. Midpoint shunt compensation significantly increases transmitted power and is best located at the midpoint where voltage sag is maximum. End of line shunt compensation effectively increases voltage stability limits and regulates terminal voltages to prevent voltage instability. Shunt compensation can also improve transient stability and damp power oscillations on transmission lines.
The document discusses power quality issues caused by harmonics from non-linear loads. It provides background on the increasing use of non-linear loads and effects of harmonics. Specific sources of harmonics are outlined along with their impact on power quality including overheating, failures, and interference. Mitigation techniques are reviewed such as passive and active filtering. Active power filters are highlighted as an effective solution, with shunt active power filters discussed in detail for compensating harmonic currents and reactive power. The document concludes that active power filtering is still developing and more research is needed on techniques like controls and artificial intelligence to further improve power quality.
This document presents an overview of reactive power compensation. It defines reactive power compensation as managing reactive power to improve AC system performance. There are two main aspects: load compensation to increase power factor and voltage regulation, and voltage support to decrease voltage fluctuations. Several methods of reactive power compensation are discussed, including shunt compensation using capacitors and reactors, series compensation, static VAR compensators (SVCs), static compensators (STATCOMs), and synchronous condensers. SVC and STATCOM technologies are compared, with STATCOMs having advantages of smaller components, better control, and transient response.
Recent simulation for Reactive power compensation using STATCOM that is Static Syncronous compensator on MATLAB software. It having lots of advantages over other conventional methods.
STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) is a regulating device used on AC electricity networks to act as a source or sink of reactive power. It improves power quality and voltage stability. A STATCOM uses a voltage source converter to continuously control voltage and smoothly provide reactive power compensation. It responds faster than SVCs and provides better reactive power support at low voltages, making it superior for voltage stability applications.
Reactive power compensation using statcomAmit Meena
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This document describes a study on reactive power compensation using STATCOM conducted by students under the guidance of Dr. Supriyo Das. It provides background on reactive power and the need for reactive power compensation. It then describes Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and includes the simulation diagram and output of a voltage source converter used in STATCOM. The conclusion discusses designing a VSC using PWM to inject compensated reactive power into the main power line and future work on improving the design.
The document discusses Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC), a FACTS device that uses thyristors to control the capacitive reactance of transmission lines. TCSC can enhance power flow, limit fault current, improve stability and transients. It introduces benefits like mitigating subsynchronous resonance risks, damping power oscillations, and improving post-contingency stability. TCSC operates in modes like blocking, bypass, capacitive boost and inductive boost to accurately regulate power flow and damp oscillations while increasing transmission capacity and stability.
There are two broad classes of power system stability:
1) Steady state stability - The ability of a system to maintain equilibrium after a small disturbance.
2) Transient stability - The ability to maintain synchronism during large disturbances like faults.
Factors influencing transient stability include generator loading, fault conditions, clearing time, reactances, and inertia. Methods to improve it include high-speed excitation, series capacitors, fault clearing and independent pole operation.
In the modern power system the reactive power compensation is one of the main issues, the transmission of active power requires a difference in angular phase between voltages at the sending and receiving points (which is feasible within wide limits), whereas the transmission of reactive power requires a difference in magnitude of these same voltages (which is feasible only within very narrow limits). The reactive power is consumed not only by most of the network elements, but also by most of the consumer loads, so it must be supplied somewhere. If we can't transmit it very easily, then it ought to be generated where it is needed." (Reference Edited by T. J. E. Miller, Forward Page ix).Thus we need to work on the efficient methods by which VAR compensation can be applied easily and we can optimize the modern power system. VAR control technique can provides appropriate placement of compensation devices by which a desirable voltage profile can be achieved and at the same time minimizing the power losses in the system. This report discusses the transmission line requirements for reactive power compensation. In this report thyristor switched capacitor is explained which is a static VAR compensator used for reactive power management in electrical systems.
Seminar Topic For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Facts static voltage & phase angle regulatorsSITCOE, Yadrav
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This document discusses static voltage and phase angle regulators, which are used to regulate voltage and phase angle in power systems. It covers how these regulators can be used for voltage and phase angle regulation, power flow control, real and reactive power loop control, improving transient stability, and damping power oscillations. The document serves as an introduction to these concepts and their applications in electrical power grids.
This document summarizes reactive power management in India. It begins by defining the different types of power: active power, which does actual work; reactive power, which doesn't do work but is needed to support voltage; and apparent power, which is the combination of active and reactive power. It then discusses the necessity of reactive power to support voltage and enable the transmission of active power. The document outlines issues India faced with an electricity blackout in 2012 due to underestimating the importance of reactive power. It describes various methods to compensate for reactive power, such as shunt compensation, series compensation, and FACTS devices. It concludes by discussing India's growing need to strengthen its transmission network through improved reactive power management to meet increasing power
The electricity supply industry is undergoing a profound transformation worldwide. Market forces, scarcer natural resources, and an ever-increasing demand for electricity are some of the drivers responsible for such unprecedented change. Against this background of rapid evolution, the expansion programs of many utilities are being thwarted by a variety of well-founded, environment, land-use, and regulatory pressures that prevent the licensing and building of new transmission lines and electricity generating plants.
A flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) is a system composed of static equipment used for the AC transmission of electrical energy. It is meant to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability of the network. It is generally a power electronics-based system.
In conventional AC transmission system, the ability to transfer AC power is limited by several factors like thermal limits, transient stability limit, voltage limit, short circuit current limit etc. These limits define the maximum electric power which can be efficiently transmitted through the transmission line without causing any damage to the electrical equipments and the transmission lines. This is normally achieved by bringing changes in the power system layout. However this is not feasible and another way of achieving maximum power transfer capability without any changes in the power system layout. Also with the introduction of variable impedance devices like capacitors and inductors, whole of the energy or power from the source is not transferred to the load, but a part is stored in these devices as reactive power and returned back to the source. Thus the actual amount of power transferred to the load or the active power is always less than the apparent power or the net power. For ideal transmission the active power should be equal to the apparent power. In other words, the power factor (the ratio of active power to apparent power) should be unity. This is where the role of Flexible AC transmission System comes.
This document discusses power quality issues such as voltage sags, interruptions, spikes, swells, and harmonics. It explains the causes and consequences of each issue. Solutions discussed include improving the electric grid, using distributed energy resources like generators and energy storage, following standards, installing enhanced interface devices, and making equipment less sensitive. The key is preventing power quality problems through various measures to avoid losses.
This document discusses active and reactive power flow control using a Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC). The SSSC injects a controllable voltage in series with a transmission line to regulate power flow. It can control both real and reactive power flow to improve transmission efficiency. The SSSC consists of a voltage source converter connected to the line via a transformer. It provides advantages like power factor correction, load balancing, and reducing harmonic distortion.
The significance of power factor correction (PFC) has long been visualized as a technology requirement for improving the efficiency of a power system network by compensating for the fundamental reactive power generated or consumed by simple inductive or capacitive loads. With the Information Age in full swing, the growth of high reliability, low cost electronic products have led utilities to escalate their power quality concerns created by the increase of such โswitching loads.โ These products include: entertainment devices such as Digital TVs, DVDs, and audio equipment; information technology devices such as PCs, printers, and fax-machines; variable speed motor drives for HVAC and white goods appliances; food preparation and cooking products such as microwaves and cook tops; and lighting products, which include electronic ballasts, LED and fluorescent lamps, and other power conversion devices that operate a variety of lamps. The drivers that have resulted in this proliferation are a direct result of the availability of low-cost switch-mode devices and control circuitry in all major end-use segments: residential, commercial, and industrial.
1. Shunt compensation involves connecting FACTS devices in parallel with transmission lines to act as controllable current sources.
2. There are two types of shunt compensation: shunt capacitive compensation improves power factor by injecting a leading current, while shunt inductive compensation increases power transfer capability by reducing voltage amplification.
3. Examples of FACTS devices for shunt compensation include STATCOM, SVC using TCR, TSC and TSR to continuously or stepwise vary the equivalent reactance.
1. The document discusses a static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), a type of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) device that controls electric power flow by injecting a controlled voltage in series with a transmission line.
2. The SSSC can provide either capacitive or inductive compensation, depending on whether the injected voltage lags or leads the line current.
3. Digital simulations show that the SSSC can increase or decrease the dynamic power flow in the transmission line depending on the mode of compensation.
1. HVDC transmission systems use direct current for electricity transmission over long distances or through underwater cables. This became practical with the development of thyristors and solid state valves.
2. DC transmission has advantages over AC transmission for long distance transmission, as power transfer in DC lines is unaffected by distance. It also allows asynchronous interconnection between grids and monopolar operation.
3. While DC transmission has higher upfront equipment costs, it has better technical performance than AC transmission for long distance or underwater cables, making it economical beyond the break-even distance.
The document discusses various objectives and applications of static shunt compensation on transmission lines. Shunt compensation can increase steady-state transmittable power, control voltage profiles, minimize line overvoltage under light loads using shunt reactors, and maintain voltage levels under heavy loads using shunt capacitors. Midpoint shunt compensation significantly increases transmitted power and is best located at the midpoint where voltage sag is maximum. End of line shunt compensation effectively increases voltage stability limits and regulates terminal voltages to prevent voltage instability. Shunt compensation can also improve transient stability and damp power oscillations on transmission lines.
The document discusses power quality issues caused by harmonics from non-linear loads. It provides background on the increasing use of non-linear loads and effects of harmonics. Specific sources of harmonics are outlined along with their impact on power quality including overheating, failures, and interference. Mitigation techniques are reviewed such as passive and active filtering. Active power filters are highlighted as an effective solution, with shunt active power filters discussed in detail for compensating harmonic currents and reactive power. The document concludes that active power filtering is still developing and more research is needed on techniques like controls and artificial intelligence to further improve power quality.
This document presents an overview of reactive power compensation. It defines reactive power compensation as managing reactive power to improve AC system performance. There are two main aspects: load compensation to increase power factor and voltage regulation, and voltage support to decrease voltage fluctuations. Several methods of reactive power compensation are discussed, including shunt compensation using capacitors and reactors, series compensation, static VAR compensators (SVCs), static compensators (STATCOMs), and synchronous condensers. SVC and STATCOM technologies are compared, with STATCOMs having advantages of smaller components, better control, and transient response.
Recent simulation for Reactive power compensation using STATCOM that is Static Syncronous compensator on MATLAB software. It having lots of advantages over other conventional methods.
This document discusses voltage and reactive power control methods in power systems. It covers the need for reactive power to maintain voltage levels and deliver active power through transmission lines. Various reactive power compensation devices are described such as series and shunt capacitors/reactors, synchronous condensers, static VAR compensators, and static synchronous compensators. Common voltage and reactive power control methods include excitation control at generating stations, using tap changing transformers, and switching shunt reactors/capacitors depending on load levels.
This document provides an overview of reactive power compensation. It defines reactive power compensation as any device connected in series or parallel with a load to supply the reactive power demanded. There are two main types of compensation: shunt compensation using parallel capacitors to improve power factor and boost voltage, and series compensation using series capacitors to boost receiving end voltage and transmission capacity. Fixed compensation uses breaker controlled capacitors for constant loads, while dynamic compensation uses thyristor controlled capacitors for fluctuating loads. Benefits include better efficiency, improved voltage, reduced losses and higher load capability. Capacitors are used as they generate reactive power to supply loads.
Injection of the wind power into an electric grid affects the power quality. The performance of the wind turbine and thereby power quality are determined on the basis of measurements and the norms followed according to the guideline specified in International Electro-technical Commission standard, IEC-61400. The influence of the wind turbine in the grid system concerning the power quality measurements are-the active power, reactive power, variation of voltage, flicker, harmonics, and electrical behavior of switching operation and these are measured according to national/international guidelines. The paper study demonstrates the power quality problem due to installation of wind turbine with the grid. In this proposed scheme STATic COMpensator (STATCOM) is connected at a point of common coupling with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to mitigate the power quality issues. The battery energy storage is integrated to sustain the real power source under fluctuating wind power. The STATCOM control scheme for the grid connected wind energy generation system for power quality improvement is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK in power system block set. The effectiveness of the proposed scheme relives the main supply source from the reactive power demand of the load and the induction generator. The development of the grid co-ordination rule and the scheme for improvement in power quality norms as per IEC-standard on the grid has been presented.
As the fifth in a series of tutorials on the power system, Leonardo ENERGY introduces its minute lecture on voltage and frequency control, using the analogy of a metal/rubber plate to demonstrate the centralised nature of frequency control, whereas voltage control is more a local matter.
Modeling and Simulation of an electrical micro-grid using MATLAB Simulink Sum...Aodhgan Gleeson
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This project involves developing an accurate dynamic model of a micro-grid in MATLAB/Simulink. The micro-grid model includes multiple energy sources like a diesel generator and photovoltaic array, various loads, faults, and a connection to the main electrical grid. Students created models of grid-tied inverters, synchronous machines, and developed a human interface device to interact with the simulation. The completed micro-grid simulation provides an educational platform to study different generation scenarios and observe associated power flow phenomena.
The document discusses various methods for controlling voltage in power systems. It describes how voltage control is achieved through tap changing transformers, which can control voltage within a range of +15% to -15%. Both off-load and on-load tap changing are discussed. Shunt reactors and capacitors are used to control voltage by compensating for line inductance and capacitance. Series capacitors are used on long EHV lines to reduce line inductive reactance and increase power transfer capability, but not for direct voltage regulation.
The document discusses reactive power compensation using a STATCOM. It describes various compensation schemes including shunt capacitors, synchronous condensers, SVCs, and STATCOMs. STATCOMs offer fast response times and can compensate for both lagging and leading reactive power. The document then examines the operating principle, control strategies using variable voltage and phase angle control, simulation circuits, reactive power calculations, voltage and current waveforms, and proposed control strategies for STATCOMs, including decoupling Id and Iq currents to improve system response and stability.
NEW STATCOM CONTROL SCHEME FOR POWER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN WIND FARM.sannuthi yaramapu
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Now a days we are facing so many problems with power quality issues. So in order to mitigate these problems and to improve the power quality we are using new STATCOM control scheme in wind farm.
HVDC transmission systems allow for long distance and submarine power transmission with lower transmission losses compared to HVAC. HVDC uses converter stations to convert AC to DC for transmission and back to AC at the receiving end. Some key advantages are long distance transmission over 500km is more economical with HVDC, lower line losses, and ability to interconnect AC grids of different frequencies. HVDC is increasingly being used to integrate renewable energy sources like offshore wind farms.
This document discusses using a D-STATCOM (Distribution Static Synchronous Compensator) to improve power quality and voltage regulation in a photovoltaic (PV) distribution system. The objectives are to analyze the effects of nonlinear loads, study existing harmonics mitigation methods, and propose a best method for compensating reactive power and mitigating current harmonics. It presents the contents, introduces issues like harmonics from power electronic devices and reactive power disturbances. It then describes the operation, topology and components of a D-STATCOM and PV system. MATLAB models of the grid-connected PV system with and without D-STATCOM are presented, showing the D-STATCOM improves power factor and regulates the voltage.
Series & shunt compensation and FACTs Deviceskhemraj298
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Series compensation is used to improve the performance of extra high voltage transmission lines by connecting capacitors in series with the line. It allows for increased transmission capacity and improved system stability by reducing the phase angle between sending and receiving end voltages for the same power transfer. Shunt compensation controls the receiving end voltage by connecting shunt capacitors or reactors to meet reactive power demand and prevent voltage drops or rises. Flexible AC transmission systems use high-speed thyristors to switch transmission line components like capacitors and reactors to control parameters like voltages and reactances to optimize power transfer.
Comparison of Control Strategies of DSTATACOM for Non-linear Load Compensationidescitation
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This document compares five control strategies for a DSTATCOM system used for load compensation: instantaneous p-q theory, synchronous reference frame (SRF) method, modified SRF method, instantaneous symmetrical component theory, and average unit power factor theory. The performance of each control strategy is evaluated through simulations considering the source current total harmonic distortion under different operating conditions. The results show that the modified SRF method has improved system performance compared to the other strategies, especially under deteriorated operating conditions with unbalanced loads or voltage distortions.
This document discusses a STATCOM controller using resonant control to compensate for voltage and reactive power fluctuations in a wind energy system. It presents a STATCOM model in an ABC reference frame without requiring a PLL. Simulation and experimental results show the controller can effectively regulate the DC link voltage and power quality at the point of common coupling despite wind speed variations between 7-20 m/s. The resonant controller allows operation in the natural frequency domain to mitigate voltage imbalances without delays.
Mitigating The Power Fluctuation Of PMSG Wind Turbine In A Microgrid By Optim...IJTET Journal
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Reactive power management and voltage control by using statcom
1. University of Turkish Aeronautical
Association
Faculty of Engineering
EEE department
Supervision
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Mahariq
TURKEY - ANKARA 2016
2. CONTENTS
โข Introduction
โข Definition of reactive power.
โข Need for reactive power compensation.
โข Definition of FACTS devices.
โข Definition of STATCOM.
โข Basic principle of operation of STATCOM.
โข STATCOM , reactive power management and voltage
control in transmission lines.
โข Conclusion .
3. Introduction
AC transmission lines are used to transfer electrical power from power generating stations
to the distribution system, which then supplies electrical power to consumers. Since the
power generating stations in an AC power network can be quite far from the centers of energy
consumption, AC transmission lines often have to transfer electrical power over great
distances.
Generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy
4. Introduction
This complication in the grid, coupled with the fact that AC
transmission lines are primarily inductive, has many effects on the
operation of AC transmission lines. One of the main effects of this
complication is a significant voltage drop occurring at the receiver end
of AC transmission lines .
Simplified equivalent circuit of an AC transmission line
transferring power from a generating station (sender
end) to a distribution station (receiver end).
- The line inductive reactance ๐ ๐ฟ is represented by the
inductance and the distribution station is represented
by the load.
- The voltage ๐ธ๐ฟ across the inductance:
๐ฌ ๐ณ=๐ฐ ๐ณ ร ๐ฟ ๐ณ where ๐ฐ ๐ณ = the line current
- The voltage ๐ธ๐ฟ๐๐๐ (receiver voltage):
๐ฌ ๐ณ๐๐๐ =๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐๐.- ๐ฌ ๐ณ
-Therefore, the higher the line current ๐ผ๐ฟ and the line
inductive reactance ๐ ๐ฟ , the higher the voltage drop
๐ธ๐ฟ across the line and the lower the voltage
๐ธ๐ฟ๐๐๐ across the load.
5. The voltage drop occurring across the ac transmission line must
be continually compensated in order to maintain the receiver
voltage equal to the sender voltage.
Introduction
-This is commonly achieved using capacitors
connected in parallel to the line at the receiver end.
However, using shunt-capacitor substations for
reactive power and voltage compensation of long AC
transmission lines has some drawbacks. The primary
drawback is potential difficulty in coordinating
operation at all substations along the line to achieve
proper voltage compensation.
- A number of different systems have been
developed to diminish or eliminate the drawbacks
of using shunt capacitor substations for voltage
compensation of AC transmission lines. These
systems are part of flexible ac transmission
systems (commonly abbreviated as FACTS) device
family, one of the most common FACTS devices,
the static synchronous compensator (commonly
abbreviated as STATCOM).
Bank of shunt capacitors used to compensate the
voltage at substations installed
along an AC transmission line.
6. Definition of the reactive power
Reactive power is the power that supplies the stored energy in
reactive elements. Power, as we know, consists of two
components, active and reactive power. The total sum of active
and reactive power is called as apparent power.
Current vector diagram
Power vector diagram
- In current vector diagram, the current vector can be split into two
components :
- For most electrical loads like motors, the current I is lagging behind
the voltage V by an angle ฯ.
๐ผ ๐ is called the "active" component of the current.
๐ผ๐ is called the "reactive" component of the current.
- The previous diagram was drawn up for currents also applies to
powers, by multiplying each current by the common voltage V.
Apparent power: S = V x I (kVA)
Active power: P = V x Ia (kW)
Reactive power: Q = V x Ir (kvar)
7. - Analogy to explain the reactive power.
- Take a boat on a canal, pulled by a horse .
- The fact that the horse is not walking straight in front of the boat.
Consequences:
โข The fact that the rope is pulling at the flank of the horse and not
straight behind it, and limit the horseโs capacity to deliver work.
โขThe turned rudder leads to extra losses.
- The vector representation of the force to pull the boat is similar to
the vector representation of power in an electric system.
Definition of the reactive power
8. Need for reactive power compensation
Voltage control and reactive power management
are two aspects of a single activity that both
supports reliability and facilitates commercial
transactions across transmission networks. On an
alternating-current (AC) power system, voltage is
controlled by managing production and absorption
of reactive power.
If reactive power decreases
Apparent
power
decreases
Losses in
transmission
line
decrease
Voltage
drop
decreases
composition of the total power of a transmission grid
9. Reactive power compensation by using capacitors
principle of reactive power compensation using low voltage power capacitor
-Reactive power compensation is commonly achieved using capacitors connected
in parallel to the line at the receiver end. However, using shunt-capacitor
substations for voltage compensation of long ac transmission lines has some
drawbacks.
11. Definition of FACTS devices
FACTS ( Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System) :AC transmission systems
incorporating the power electronic-based to enhance controllability and increase power transfer
capability.
FACTS Controllers :A power electronic based system and other static equipment that provide
control of one or more AC transmission parameters (series impedance, shunt impedance,
current, voltage and phase angle ).
FACTS technology provides
Increase
loading
capacity
Of
transmission
lines
Prevent
blackouts
Improve
generation
productivity
Reduce
circulating
reactive
power
Improves
system
stability
limit
Reduce
voltage
flicker
Reduce
system
damping
and
oscillations
Control
power flow
FACTS technology provides the opportunity to :
12. Classification of FACTS devices
The classification of the FACTS Controllers done on the basis of their types of arrangement in the Power
system:
FACTS
SERIES
SSSC
Static
Synchronous
series
Compensator
TSSC
Thyristor
Controlled
Series
Compensator
TCSC
Thyristor
Controlled
Series
Capacitor
SHUNT
SVC
Static Var
Compensator
STATCOM
Static
synchronous
Compensator
SERIES-
SERIES
IPFC
Interline
Power flow
controller
SERIES-
SHUNT
UPFC
unified
power flow
controller
14. Working principle of FACTS
Single line diagram between a generation station
and load
Consider a transmission line connecting generating
station to a load .
Assuming the line to be lossless and ignoring the line
charging, the power flow (P= real power) and (Q=reactive
power) given by :
๐ท =
๐ฝ ๐ ๐ฝ ๐
๐ฟ
(๐ฌ๐ข๐ง ัฒ) ๐ =
๐ ๐
๐
(๐ฝ ๐ -๐๐ COS ัฒ),
Where ัฒ = ัฒ ๐ - ัฒ ๐ and X= the series line reactance.
- FACTS can control the real power and reactive
power flow by controlling one or more of the
components (๐ฝ ๐ , ๐ฝ ๐ , X , ัฒ ) .
15. A static compensator (STATCOM), also known as
static synchronous compensator, is a member of the
flexible alternating current transmission system
(FACTS) devices. It is a power-electronics-based
regulating device which is composed of a voltage
source converter (VSC).
STATCOM is a shunt connected reactive
compensation equipment which is capable of
generating and/or absorbing reactive power whose
output can be varied so as to maintain control of
specific parameters of the electric power system.
Definition of STATCOM
(STATCOM)
16. Structure of STATCOM
The main components of STATCOM are :
1- A three-phase step-down transformer.
2- A three-phase PWM rectifier/inverter.
- A three-phase bridge
- A three-phase filter.
- Line inductors.
- A controller.
3-A large capacitor ( ๐ช ๐ฉ๐๐) is used as a dc power
source for the three-phase PWM rectifier/inverter.
17. Basic principle of operation of STATCOM
For two AC sources which have the same
frequency and are connected through a series
inductance, the active power flows from the leading
source to the lagging source and the reactive power
flows from the higher voltage magnitude source to
the lower voltage magnitude source.
Thus, the STATCOM can be used to regulate the
reactive power flow by changing the magnitude of
the VSC voltage with respect to source bus voltage.
๐ธ ๐ช =
๐๐บ
๐
(๐ฝ ๐บ -๐๐ช COS ัฒ)
Where ๐ธ ๐ช is the reactive power which can be generated and/or
absorbed by STATCOM .
AND ัฒ = The phase angle which can be controlled by inverter.
18. Basic principle of operation of STATCOM
- Operation mode of STATCOM at different levels of voltage :
19. The size of STATCOM
- STATCOM has a small size.
The small size of STATCOM makes it possible to transport the
STATCOM in a trailer truck. (Copyright 2012 Guc kalitesi)
STATCOM substation
20. STATCOM , reactive power management and
voltage control in transmission lines
Since 1980 when the first
STATCOM (rated at 20
Mvar) using force-
commutated thyristor
inverters was put into
operation in Japan, many
examples have been
installed and the ratings
have been increased
considerably in reactive
power management and
voltage control in
transmission lines .
Partial list of utility scale of STATCOM
PlacePurpose
Voltage
Level
(KV)
Capacity
MVAR
CountryYear
Installed
S.N
Inumaya substation
Power System and
voltage
Stabilization
154
ยฑ80
MVA
Japan
19911
Shin Shinano
Substation
Nagoya
Reactive
compensation
500
50
MVA
Japan19922
VELCO Essex
substation
Dynamic reactive
compensation during
critical contingencies
115
-41 to
+133
USA20013
The Doha South
substation (Qatar) and
Al-Jasra
Substation (Bahrain)
Reactive
compensation and
voltage
Stabilization
400
500
Mvar
between
Qatar
and
Bahrain
20124
21. STATCOM , reactive power management and
voltage control in transmission lines
A 500-Mvar STATCOM is implemented in between Qatar
and Bahrain network which is part of Gulf cooperative
council ,Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, KSA, UAE and Kuwait (GCC)
where the total symmetrical range of the reactive output
from the STATCOM, from full inductive to full capacitive,
could be utilized without applying fixed capacitors to :
1- Regulate voltage on a three-bus 400kV in order to meet
long transmission system operational requirements.
2- Reactive power compensation.
STATCOM between Qatar and Bahrain as an example of
reactive power management and voltage control in
transmission lines.
STATCOM between Qatar and Bahrain
22. Simulation process of STATCOM
During a simulation process (MATLAB) it was observed that the reactive current was oscillating from 0.1 to 0.3
second to maintain reference reactive current to the main certain level of the voltage level.
A simulation process (MATLAB)
23. Simulation process of STATCOM
Indicates STATCOM waveforms (a) reactive power (b) measured and reference
voltage (c) DC voltage
- The reactive current was oscillating form 0.1 to 0.3 second to maintain reference reactive current to main
certain level of voltage level.
24. Simulation process of STATCOM
Receiving end voltages at both sides of Bahrain and Qatar without STATCOM and
ends improved voltages at both sides with STATCOM.
(a) receiving end improved voltage (b) sending end improved voltage(a) receiving end voltage (b) sending end voltage without STATCOM
25. Conclusion
- The benefits of using STATCOM to compensate Reactive power and voltage
control.
1- By using a STATCOM control device both capacitive and inductive modes of operations are
demonstrated.
2- STATCOM has a number of advantages, quick response time, less space requirement and
optimum voltage platform.
3- Tighter control of the voltage at the end of the line.
4- Increased line stability during transients (i.e., during sudden changes in the load at the
receiver end of the AC transmission line), due to the superior quickness of the STATCOM
response.
5- Increased power transfer capability in the power grid.
6- Improved power grid operational reliability.
7- STATCOM installation is small in size but is significantly more expensive.
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