ECE 6612 PD

Summary

FACTS controllers are studied in detail from the functional, structural and control points of view. The course concentrates on studying the most common thyristor-controlled FACTS controllers, in particular Static Var Compensators (SVC), Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensators (TCSC) and Thyristor Controlled Voltage and Phase Regulators (TCVR and TCPAR), and voltage-sourced converter controllers, specifically the Static Compensator (STATCOM), Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) and the Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC). Detailed and approximate models for various control strategies and practical applications of these controllers are discussed.

Objectives

  1. Introduce basic FACTS controller concepts and applications.
  2. Study in detail the most popular FACTS controller structures and their functionality.
  3. Introduce detailed and approximate models and their use for these controllers.
  4. Discuss practical control strategies and applications of these FACTS controllers.

Course prerequisites

Basic understanding of power electronic converters and power systems.

Main topics and delivery plan

  1. Basic FACTS concepts
  2. Thyristor-controlled FACTS
  3. Voltage-sourced Converter FACTS
Lectures Topic Sub-Topics
12 FACTS Concepts
  • Shunt and series compensation
  • Voltage and oscillation control
  • FACTS- Definitions, Types of FACTS, HVDC versus FACTS
12 Thyristor-controlled FACTS
  • SVC- Functional description and structure, detailed model, approximate models, controls and applications
  • TCSC- Functional description and structure, detailed model, approximate models, controls and applications
  • TCVR and TCPAR- Functional description and structure, detailed model, approximate models, controls and applications
12 Voltage-sourced converter FACTS
  • STATCOM- Functional description and structure, detailed model, approximate models, controls and applications
  • SSSC- Functional description and structure, Detailed model, Approximate models, Controls and applications
  • UPFC- Functional description and structure, Detailed model, Approximate models, Controls and applications

References

  1. N. G. Hingorani and L. Gyugi, Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, IEEE Press, 2000.
  2. “Modeling of Power Electronics Equipment (FACTS) in Load Flow and Stability Programs”, CIGRE TF 38.01.08, Technical Brochure 145, August 1999.
  3. “FACTS Applications”, IEEE-PES 96TP116-0, 1996.
  4. Conference and Journal papers.
  5. Course Notes.

Contact

For more information, please contact directly the course coordinator Prof Claudio Canizares.