Optimal allocation of Var source involves optimal location and determination of the size of the Var source. The purpose is to find the right tradeoff between the investment cost of the new Var source and the benefits in system operation derived from the presence of the additional reactive compensators. Traditionally, the locations for placing new Var sources were either simply estimated or dire...

Original scientific paper The scope of this paper covers the investigations of discontinuous PWM (DPWM) control of the Distribution Static Synchronous Compensator (D-STATCOM). Various DPWM methods have been widely used in motor drives for controlling the inverter and reducing power losses. With the rising demand for energy, energy efficiency has currently become an issue of vital importance. As...

This work deals with modeling and simulation of multi bus system using D-STATCOM. Voltage sag is increased by connecting a heavy load. The sag is mitigated using D-STATCOM. The circuit models and simulation results are presented. The Simulation results are compared with the analytical results. KeywordsDistribution Static Synchronous Compensator (D-STATCOM)

This paper deals with the performance, analysis of, operating principles of a new generation of power electronics based equipment called Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) aimed at enchancing the reliability, and quality of power flow in low voltage distribution network. The model is based on the Voltage Source Converter (VSC) principle. The D-STATCOM injects a current into the system ...

Adjustable speed drives (ASD) employing induction motors are widely used in the industrials and process control in the form of varied applications such as fans, compressors, pumps etc. They are energy efficient and can result in substantial energy saving when properly installed. However, they inject high harmonic content into current drawn from the ac system. This paper deals with the applicati...

The STATCOM (Synchronous Static Compensator) based on voltage source converter (VSC) is used for voltage regulation in transmission and distribution system. The STATCOM can rapidly supply dynamic VARs required during system faults for voltage support. Strict requirements of STATCOM losses and total system loss penalty preclude the use of PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) for VSC based STATCOM applic...

This study inspects the optimum location of STATCOM device in long transmission line to acquire the maximum power system transient stability improvement. STATCOM is a kind of prominent and effective shunt FACTS device which is used in power system to enhance the power system stability and to regulate the line voltage. When it has been placed at the center point of a transmission line, play a ke...

This paper proposes Fuzzy Logic Based STATCOM. It regulates the voltage at the point of common coupling (PCC) by injecting reactive power. This device also plays a vital role in enhancing stability for small and large transient disturbances in power system. Simulations using MATLAB / SIMULINK are carried out to verify the performance of STATCOM using fuzzy controller. The result shows that fuzz...

The use of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices in a power system can potentially overcome limitations of the present mechanically controlled transmission system. Also, the advance of technology makes possible to include new energy storage devices in the electrical power system. The integration of Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) into Static Synchronous Compensator (STA...