Static VAr compensators-a solution to the big motor/weak system problem?

Static VAr compensators (SVCs) with reactive power capabilities of hundreds of both positive and negative MVAr have been used for years by utilities to control reactive power flow in transmission and distribution systems. In this paper, the authors describe how static VAr compensators provide an eco...

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Published inIEEE industry applications magazine Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 43 - 49
Main Authors Lockley, B., Philpott, G.
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.03.2002
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Compensators
Control systems
Economics
Electric potential
Electrical equipment industry
Motors
Power generation economics
Power system economics
Reactive power
Reactive power control
Static VAr compensators
Steady-state
Utilities
VAR
Voltage
Voltage control
Voltage fluctuations
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Summary:Static VAr compensators (SVCs) with reactive power capabilities of hundreds of both positive and negative MVAr have been used for years by utilities to control reactive power flow in transmission and distribution systems. In this paper, the authors describe how static VAr compensators provide an economical way to control reactive power flow and maintain stable utility and plant voltages.
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ISSN:1077-2618
1558-0598
DOI:10.1109/2943.985682