Modern Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Devices
Abstract
This chapter describes the primary modern FACTS devices currently deployed worldwide. Modern FACTS devices are based on the concept of the voltage source converter (VSC) to inject a controllable AC waveform at the fundamental frequency into the power system to alter the power flow at a bus or across a transmission line. This chapter reviews the three primary modern FACTS devices: the static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), the static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), and the unified power flow controller (UPFC). The state-space nonlinear model is provided for each device as well as a typical control method. The chapter concludes with a brief overview of future trends in FACTS devices including the interline power flow controller and VSC-based high voltage DC systems. © 2013 Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
K. Wang and M. L. Crow, "Modern Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Devices," Electricity Transmission, Distribution and Storage Systems, pp. 174 - 205, Elsevier, Jan 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857097378.2.174
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Flexible AC transmission systems; Power electronics; Power system control; Voltage source converters
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-184569784-6
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2013
