Abstract

To fully understand the dynamic performance of the multiple flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS) devices, a hardware setup is needed to complement software simulation for university research laboratories. This paper presents the schematic and basic controls of a reconfigurable FACTS system that can be used to realize the major voltage-sourced-converter FACTS topologies: the StatCom, the static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), and the unified power-flow controller (UPFC). Furthermore, the state models and control algorithms for the FACTS devices are proposed. The digital signal processor (DSP)-based control system enables new control methods to be rapidly implemented. The comparison of the experimental and simulation results is also provided to verify the proposed controls. The paper culminates in a list of suggested experiments appropriate for an elective/graduate course in electric power systems.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

DSP-Based Control Systems; PI Control; StatCom; UPFC; Control Algorithms; Digital Signal Processing Chips; Digital Signal Processors; Digital Simulation; Elective Course; Electric Power System; Flexible AC Transmission Systems; Graduate Course; Hardware Setup; Laboratories; Laboratory Development; Load Flow Control; Multiple Flexible Ac Transmission Systems; Power Convertors; Power Engineering Education; Power Transmission Control; Reconfigurable FACTS System; Static Synchronous Series Compensator; Unified Power-Flow Controller; University Laboratories; Voltage-Sourced-Converter FACTS Topologies

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0885-8950

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2004 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Feb 2004

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