This paper introduces a cascaded H -bridge multilevel converter (CHB-MC) based StatCom system that is able to operate with extremely low dc capacitance values. The theoretical limit is calculated for the maximum capacitor voltage ripple, and hence minimum dc capacitance values that can be used in the converter. The proposed lowcapacitance StatCom (LC-StatCom) is able to operate with large capac...

Problem statement: The disturbance in the complicated network of power system may cause in nonlinear response. Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) is a power electronic based device that has the capability of controlling the line current. This study applies the STATCOM to decrease the over line current in power system during dynamic state. Approach: This study proposes the control strategy...

This paper presents transient stability and power flow models of static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) and current Sourced Inverter (CSI) based Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Controllers. A model of the static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), the application of the static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) in improving transient stability in power systems.MATLAB/SIMULINK is used to...

To maintain voltage stability of a power system STATCOM is better solution which can provide the required amount of reactive power under various disturbances. In previous work, STATCOM with various energy storage elements was discussed for voltage and power system stability. Apart from these previous works, this work proposes a new structure of hybrid energy storage system (HESS) for voltage st...

The static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) is one type of FACTS devices which resembles in many respects a rotating synchronous condenser used for voltage control and reactive power compensation. The STATCOM can increase transmission capacity, damping low frequency oscillation, and improving voltage stability. This paper presents a control block diagram of STATCOM for the voltage stability im...

The STATCOM is one of the shunt type FACTS controllers which can supply reactive power and improve bus voltage. STATCOM has advantages like transient free switching and smooth variation of reactive power. This paper deals with the comparison of five level and seven level based STATCOM systems. Usually DC output from the PV source is amplified using a single boost converter. The output of the bo...

This paper deals with the modeling and simulation of Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) for voltage sag mitigation. The D-STATCOM simulation model consists of 12-pulse inverter, which is connected in shunt with the system. A generalized sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) technique was developed in the proposed controller for fast control action of the D-STATCOM. Simulations of th...

This paper deals with simulation of STATCOM used for harmonic reduction with the aid of multilevel VSI circuit. The harmonics in STATCOM due to the voltage ripple are reduced. As a result, the size of inductor and DC capacitor can be reduced. The STATCOM has the great advantage of a fewer number of devices. The VSI is extremely fast in response to reactive power change. The simulation of the ST...

In this study, the performance of supplementary stabilizer for static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) tuned based on particle swarm optimization method in order to improvement of dynamic stability is studied. Since STATCOM is usually used for damping Low Frequency Oscillations (LFO), a supplementary stabilizer is incorporated with STATCOM to reach the mentioned purpose. As a heuristic optimiz...

In this study, the performance of supplementary stabilizer for static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) tuned based on simulated annealing in order to improvement of dynamic stability is studied. Since STATCOM is usually used for damping Low Frequency Oscillations (LFO), a supplementary stabilizer is incorporated with STATCOM to reach the mentioned purpose. Simulated Annealing (SA) as a heurist...