Stability Improvement of Power System by Using PI ＆ PD Controller

This paper presents the model of a SVC （Static VAR Compensator） which is controlled externally by a PI （Proportional Integral） ＆ PD （Proportional Differential） controllers for the improvements of voltage stability and damping effect of an on line power system. Both controller parameters has been optimized by using Ziegler-Nichols close loop tuning method. Both single phase and three phase （L-L） faults have been considered in the research. In this paper, a power system network is considered which is simulated in the phasor simulation method ＆ the network is simulated in four steps; without SVC, With SVC but no externally controlled, SVC with PI controller ＆ SVC with PD controller. Simulation result shows that without SVC, the system parameters become unstable during faults. When SVC is imposed in the network, then system parameters become stable. Again, when SVC is controlled externally by PI ＆ PD controllers, then system parameters becomes stable in faster way then without controller. It has been observed that the SVC ratings are only 50 MVA with controllers and 200 MVA without controllers. So, SVC with PI ＆ PD controllers are more effective to enhance the voltage stability and increases power transmission capacity of a power system. The power system oscillations are also reduced with controllers in compared to that of without controllers. So with both controllers the system performance is greatly enhanced.

Novel Method for Optimal Location of STATCOM in Distribution Systems Using Sensitivity Analysis by DIgSILENT Software

In this paper a new method has been proposed to decide optimal placement and best sizing of STATCOM （static synchronous compensator）. The best place of STATCOM is found using the sensitivity analysis and optimum sizing of STATCOM is managed using the genetic algorithm. The average model can account for the high-frequency effects and power electronic losses, and more accurately predict the active and reactive power outputs of the STATCOM. This paper employs the DIgSILENT simulator and DPL （DIgSILENT programming language） as a programming tool of the DIgSILENT to show the validity of the proposed method. The effectiveness of suggested approach has been tested on part of the distribution network of Iran, Khoramdarreh city in Zanjan province.

Alleviating Bottlenecks in Power Interconnectors by Means of FACTS

Power interconnections are becoming increasingly important in various parts of the world, as incentives for power exchange between countries are growing. A current example is that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan is launched by the European Council. For a variety of reasons, it is desirable to keep transmission corridors as slender as possible, i.e. keeping the number of lines as limited as possible, while still keeping adequate stability and power transmission capacity over the corridor. This is true, no matter whether it concerns a green-field project, or if it is a question of expanding an existing transmission corridor into higher power transmission capability. To achieve this, FACTS （flexible AC transmission systems）, based on state of the art high power electronics, is a highly useful option, from technical, economical and environmental points of view, to increase the utilization and stability of a transmission system or intertie. The paper presents salient design features as well as benefits of recently installed FACTS devices, more specifically SVC （static var compensators） and series capacitors, for enabling or improving cross-border as well as interregional power transfer in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.

Enhancement of Real Power Transfer Capability of Transmission Lines

As power system interconnections become more prevalent, there has been an increase in use of thyristor controlled shunt connected compensation devices for dynamic power compensation and enhancement of real power transmission capacity. In this paper, an enhancement technique of real power transfer capacity of transmission lines is presented. A SVC （static var compensator） is designed and applied to a simple power system for this purpose. Increase in power flow and improvement in bus voltage profile are observed after using the SVC. Stability analysis of the system after experiencing fault as well as consequent fault clearance by time domain analysis has also beeu performed and satisfactory results are obtained.

Coordination of Synergetic Excitation Controller and SVC Damping Controller Using Particle Swarm Optimization

This paper addresses the enhancement of power system stability by simultaneous tuning of synergetic excitation damping controller and SVC （static var compensator）-based damping controllers. Each machine or generator is considered as a subsystem and its interaction with the remaining part of the system, the SVC inclusive, is modeled as a quadratic function of the active power delivered by the generator. Stable manifold is constructed for each excitation controller and based on that, an effective damping controller is derived. A lead-lag compensator is employed as a supplementary controller for the SVC. PSO （particle swarm optimization） algorithm is effectively utilized to simultaneously tune the parameters for the excitation damping controller（s） and the SVC supplementary controller. The coordination of the controllers effectively dampens the power angle oscillation and regulates the generator terminal voltage when a fault occurs. Simulation results are obtained by using the PAT （power analysis toolbox） for a SMIB （single machine infinite bus） system and a two area power system.

Optimum allocation of FACTS devices in Fars Regional Electric Network using genetic algorithm based goal attainment

This paper presents a novel approach to find optimum locations and capacity of flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) devices in a power system using a multi-objective optimization function. Thyristor controlled series compensators (TCSCs) and static var compensators (SVCs) are the utilized FACTS devices. Our objectives are active power loss reduction, newly introduced FACTS devices cost reduction, voltage deviation reduction, and increase on the robustness of the security margin against voltage collapse. The operational and controlling constraints, as well as load constraints, were considered in the optimum allocation. A goal attainment method based on the genetic algorithm (GA) was used to approach the global optimum. The estimated annual load profile was utilized in a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) optimization sub-problem to the optimum siting and sizing of FACTS devices. Fars Regional Electric Network was selected as a practical system to validate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed method. The entire investment of the FACTS devices was paid off and an additional 2.4% savings was made. The cost reduction of peak point power generation implies that power plant expansion can be postponed.