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Flexible Alternating CurrentMatthew N. O. Sadiku, Adedamola A. Omotoso, Sarhan M. Musa, Adebowale E. Shadare
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ABSTRACT Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) refers to a family of power electronics-based devices designed to increase power transfer capability of power transmission system. The main objective of FACTS is to obtain AC systems with a high level of flexibility just as in high-voltage DC systems. power electronics for controlling power flow in a transmission system. This paper provides a brief introduction to FACTS devices or controllers. KEY WORDS: flexible AC transmission system, power electronics, voltage source converters INTRODUCTION In conventional AC transmission system, of power that can be sent over a transmission line is limited by many factors such as the lengthoverheating, and system stability, transient stability limit, voltage limit, and short circuit current limit.ideal transmission the active power should be equal to the apparent power so that the power factor can be unity. This is where the role of flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) comes inFACS devices can potentially overcome the limitations by using advanced solutions based on modern power electronics. A flexible alternating current transmission system(FACTS) consists of static equipment used overcome certain limitations in the static antransmission of electrical energy. IEEE defines FACTS as "a power electronic based system and other static equipment that provide control of one or more AC transmission system parameters to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability”[1]. In a power system, FACTS devices enable control of active and reactive power flow. Using the devices opens up the potential of reducing power losses of a transmission line.
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Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems
Matthew N. O. Sadiku, Adedamola A. Omotoso, Sarhan M. Musa, Adebowale E. ShadareEngineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View
Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) refers to based devices designed
to increase power transfer capability of power transmission system. The main objective of FACTS is o obtain AC systems with a high level of flexibility
FACTS uses power electronics for controlling power flow in a
provides a brief introduction to FACTS devices or controllers.
C transmission system, power electronics, voltage source converters
In conventional AC transmission system, the amount of power that can be sent over a transmission line is limited by many factors such as the length of the line,
transient stability it, voltage limit, and short circuit current limit. For
ideal transmission the active power should be equal to the apparent power so that the power factor can be unity. This is where the role of flexible AC
in. The use of FACS devices can potentially overcome the
by using advanced solutions based on
flexible alternating current transmission system consists of static equipment used to
s in the static and dynamic IEEE defines
FACTS as "a power electronic based system and other static equipment that provide control of one or more AC transmission system parameters to enhance
ower transfer capability” In a power system, FACTS devices enable control
of active and reactive power flow. Using the devices opens up the potential of reducing power losses of a
The concept of FACTS was introduced by Hingoraniin 1988 [2]. Since then, FACTS applications have increased significantly. The number of FACTS devices installed in practical power systems has steadily increased. It is expected that play a significant role in the next generation of electric power grids. FEATURE OF FACTS The objectives of FACTS includethe transmission capabilities while maintaining the stability of power systems, (ii) to control power so that if flows on the desired routes, (iii) to increase loading capacity of transmission lines,blackouts. The design of FACTS devices is based on the combination of traditional power system components (such as inductors, capacitors, transformers, and, switches) and power electronics elements (such atransistors and thyristors). FACTSpower systems are illustrated in Figure 1 and explained as follows [4]: � STATCOM: The static sy
(STATCOM) is a shunt-connected FACT device which is used in controlling the bus varying impedance. It is also used forpower compensation of the transmission line.
� SVC: The static VAR compensator (SVC) is the first generation of FACTS controllers.used to stabilize the load voltage in the power system and to improve the power factor of the load.
� SSSC: The static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) is a VSC-based serial FACTS devicecan provide capacitive or inductive compensatioIt has the same power electronic topology as STATCOM except that it is incorporated through
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The concept of FACTS was introduced by Hingorani Since then, FACTS applications have
The number of FACTS devices installed in practical power systems has
. It is expected that FACTS will play a significant role in the next generation of
The objectives of FACTS include [3]: (i) to increase the transmission capabilities while maintaining the stability of power systems, (ii) to control power so that if flows on the desired routes, (iii) to increase
capacity of transmission lines, (iv) to prevent
The design of FACTS devices is based on the combination of traditional power system components (such as inductors, capacitors, transformers, and, switches) and power electronics elements (such as
FACTS controllers used in are illustrated in Figure 1 and
The static synchronous compensator connected FACT device
which is used in controlling the bus voltage by It is also used for reactive
power compensation of the transmission line. VAR compensator (SVC) is the
first generation of FACTS controllers. It is often used to stabilize the load voltage in the power system and to improve the power factor of the
The static synchronous series compensator based serial FACTS device that
can provide capacitive or inductive compensation. It has the same power electronic topology as STATCOM except that it is incorporated through
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a series coupling transformer instead of the shunt transformer as in the STATCOM.
� UPFC: The unified power flow controller (UPFC) is a versatile FACTS device which can providesimultaneous control of all basic parameters of the power system. It can provide both power flow and voltage control. It can control both the real and the reactive power flow. Although UPFC can be installed in different location in the poit is more effective when it is located at some optimal location.
Other FACTS devices include thyristor contrseries capacitor (TCSC), thyristor controlshifting transformers (TCPST), dynamic flow controller (DFC), and the super conducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) unit. These FACTS controllers are capable of changing the parameters of the transmission lines in a fast and effective manner.They can be connected to the power system in series, shunt or hybrid. APPLICATIONS FACTS devices have been used for controlling the voltage, impedance, and phase angle of high voltage AC lines. They can be used to increase transient stability of the transmission systems and three phase arc furnace loads. Modern FACTS devices are based on using voltage source converter (VSC) to inject a controllable AC waveform into the power system. The VSC is a basic element of the modern FACTS. Other applications include power flow control, reactive power compensation, power quality improvement, and interconnection of renewable and distributed power generation. BENEFITS Using FACTS devices in power systemsnumber of benefits. These include [5]: � It enhances the reliability of AC grids� It increases power transmission capability and
improves transient stability � It provides dynamic reactive power support and
voltage control � It improves power quality and transmission
efficiency � It reduces operation and transmission investment
cost � It reduces power delivery costs
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a series coupling transformer instead of the shunt
The unified power flow controller (UPFC) ich can provide
simultaneous control of all basic parameters of the It can provide both power flow and It can control both the real and the
Although UPFC can be installed in different location in the power system, it is more effective when it is located at some
Other FACTS devices include thyristor controllable thyristor controllable phase-
dynamic flow and the super conducting magnetic
These FACTS the parameters of
in a fast and effective manner. They can be connected to the power system in series,
FACTS devices have been used for controlling the and phase angle of high voltage
They can be used to increase transient systems and for balancing
Modern FACTS devices are based on using voltage source converter (VSC) to inject a controllable AC waveform into the
The VSC is a basic element of the
Other applications include power flow control, power quality
improvement, and interconnection of renewable and
in power systems provides a
the reliability of AC grids transmission capability and
It provides dynamic reactive power support and
It improves power quality and transmission
It reduces operation and transmission investment
� It facilitates the connection of the renewable generation to the grid
Other benefits of FACTs include cost (which outweighs other consideration), convenienenvironmental impact [6]. CHALLENGES Although FACTS devices can solve several power system problems, they have their own challenges and limitations. They are not widely used in the power industry. Their cost and complexity of the deviceshave prevented their deploymentthe electric transmission systemof FACTS devices has raised concern on stability since FACTS increases the stress level of the system. Power flows in a power network are not easily controlled due to the fact that the line parameters are not easily changed. As more FACdeployed, the coordination problem compincreases [8]. Proper placement of controllers is crucial in order to obtain good performance. CONCLUSION FACTS is a technology that is based on power electronics. Advances in power now offer fast FACTS devices. The devices areto enhance transient stability, controllability and power transfer capability of transmission systems. It is expected that FACTS devices will be used in smart grids for various control purposes.information about FACTS, one should consult [9,10 REFERENCES 1. “Flexible AC transmission system,”
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It facilitates the connection of the renewable
Other benefits of FACTs include cost (which outweighs other consideration), convenience, and
Although FACTS devices can solve several power system problems, they have their own challenges and
They are not widely used in the power cost and complexity of the devices their deployment and integration into
the electric transmission system [7]. The introduction FACTS devices has raised concern on stability
since FACTS increases the stress level of the system. ower flows in a power network are not easily
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controllers is crucial in order to obtain good
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now offer fast FACTS devices. The devices are used to enhance transient stability, controllability and power transfer capability of transmission systems. It is expected that FACTS devices will be used in smart
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