Introduction to FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System) devices and active filters. Description of main power semiconductor devices (diode, thyristor, GTO, IGBT). Operation of thyristor controlled elements and of voltage source converters (VSC), description of different VSC topologies and techniques for voltage control. Fundamentals of power transmission (line loading capability, dynamic stability considerations). Description and operation of FACTS devices (SVC, Statcom, TCSC, SSSC, UPFC). Fundamentals of high-voltage DC transmission. Description and operation of active filters (parallel and series connection, hybrid active filter). Introduction to solid-state switching devices. Derivation of a Statcom transient model and control algorithm. Derivation of a SVC transient model and control algorithm. Simulation cases with the use of the PSCAD simulation software.
Block course, "Übungsraum CF0426", Gußhausstr. 25, 4th floor:
21.3.2013: 13.00-14.00 h;
11.4.2013, 12.4.2013, 18.4.2013, 19.4.2013, 25.4.2013, 26.4.2013: 13.00-16.00 h
Oral exam: 2.5.2013: 13.00 h
Books:
- Song Y. H., Johns A. T.: Flexible ac Transmission Systems (FACTS), IEE, London, 1999.
- Hingorani N. G., Gyugyi L.: Understanding FACTS – Concepts and Technologies of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, IEEE, USA, 1999.
- Ghosh A., Ledvich G.: Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom Power Devices, Kluwer Academic Publishers, USA, 2002.
- Mathur R. M., Varma R.: Thyristor-based facts Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems, IEEE, USA, 2002.
- Acha A., et. Al.: FACTS Modelling and Simulation in Power Networks, Wiley, USA, 2004.
Papers:
- Akagi H.: The State-of-the-Art Power Electronics in Japan, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 345-356, March 1998.
- Holtz J.: Pulse-width Modulation for Electronic Power Conversion, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 82, No. 8, pp. 1194-1214, August 1994.
