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This document outlines the learning objectives and units of a course on Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). The objectives are to learn about power flow control in transmission lines using FACTS controllers, the operation and control of voltage source converters, and various compensation methods to improve power system stability and reduce oscillations. Key topics covered include voltage source converters, shunt compensators like static VAR compensators, series compensators, and the unified power flow controller (UPFC). The goal is for students to understand how FACTS controllers work and their applications in transmission systems.

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Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems Preamble

This document outlines the learning objectives and units of a course on Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). The objectives are to learn about power flow control in transmission lines using FACTS controllers, the operation and control of voltage source converters, and various compensation methods to improve power system stability and reduce oscillations. Key topics covered include voltage source converters, shunt compensators like static VAR compensators, series compensators, and the unified power flow controller (UPFC). The goal is for students to understand how FACTS controllers work and their applications in transmission systems.

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FLEXIBLE ALTERNATING CURRENT TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

Preamble:
Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System controllers have become a part of
modern power system. It is important for the student to understand the principle of operation
of series and shunt compensators by using power electronics. As the heart of many power
electronic controllers is a voltage source converter (VSC), the student should be acquainted
with the operation and control of VSC. Two modern power electronic controllers are also
introduced.

Learning Objectives:
• To learn the basics of power flow control in transmission lines using FACTS
controllers
• To explain operation and control of voltage source converter.
• To understand compensation methods to improve stability and reduce power
oscillations of a power system.
• To learn the method of shunt compensation using static VAR compensators.
• To learn the methods of compensation using series compensators
• To explain operation of Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC).

Unit–I:
Introduction to FACTS
Power flow in an AC System – Loading capability limits – Dynamic stability considerations
– Importance of controllable parameters – Basic types of FACTS controllers – Benefits from
FACTS controllers – Requirements and characteristics of high power devices – Voltage and
current rating – Losses and speed of switching – Parameter trade–off devices.

Unit–II:
Voltage source and Current source converters
Concept of voltage source converter(VSC) – Single phase bridge converter – Square–wave
voltage harmonics for a single–phase bridge converter – Three–phase full wave bridge
converter– Three–phase current source converter – Comparison of current source converter
with voltage source converter.

Unit–III:
Shunt Compensators–1
Objectives of shunt compensation – Mid–point voltage regulation for line segmentation –
End of line voltage support to prevent voltage instability – Improvement of transient stability
– Power oscillation damping.

Unit–IV:
Shunt Compensators–2
Thyristor Switched Capacitor(TSC)–Thyristor Switched Capacitor – Thyristor Switched
Reactor (TSC–TCR). Static VAR compensator(SVC) and Static Compensator(STATCOM):
The regulation and slope transfer function and dynamic performance – Transient stability
enhancement and power oscillation damping– Operating point control and summary of
compensation control.
Unit V:
Series Compensators
Static series compensators: Concept of series capacitive compensation – Improvement
of transient stability – Power oscillation damping – Functional requirements. GTO thyristor
controlled Series Capacitor (GSC) – Thyristor Switched Series Capacitor (TSSC) and
Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC).

Unit–VI:
Combined Controllers
Schematic and basic operating principles of Unified Power Flow Controller
(UPFC).– Application on transmission lines.
Learning Outcomes:
The student should be able to
• Understandpower flow control in transmission lines using FACTS controllers.
• Explain operation and control of voltage source converter.
• Analyze compensation methods to improve stability and reduce power oscillations
in the transmission lines.
• Explain the method of shunt compensation using static VAR compensators.
• Understand the methods of compensations using series compensators.
• Explain operation of Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC).

Text Books:
1. “Understanding FACTS” N.G.Hingorani and L.Guygi, IEEE Press.Indian Edition
is
available:––Standard Publications, 2001.

Reference Books:
1. “Flexible ac transmission system (FACTS)” Edited by Yong Hue Song and Allan
T
Johns, Institution of Electrical Engineers, London.
2. Thyristor-based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems,
by
R.MohanMathur and Rajiv k.Varma, Wiley

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