Title :
Use of HVDC and FACTS
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany
Abstract :
The fast development of power electronics based on new and powerful semiconductor devices has led to innovative technologies, such as high voltage DC transmission (HVDC) and flexible AC transmission system (FACTS), which can be applied in transmission and distribution systems. The technical and economical benefits of these technologies represent an alternative to the application in AC systems. Deregulation in the power industry and opening of the market for delivery of cheaper energy to the customers is creating additional requirements for the operation of power systems. HVDC and FACTS offer major advantages in meeting these requirements.
Keywords :
HVDC power transmission; electricity supply industry; flexible AC transmission systems; power convertors; power semiconductor devices; FACTS; HVDC; competitive electricity market; economical benefits; flexible AC transmission system; power electronics; power industry deregulation; power systems; semiconductor devices; technical benefits; Flexible AC transmission systems; HVDC transmission; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Power electronics; Power generation; Power system stability; Power systems; Semiconductor devices; Thyristors; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
