Title :
The Use of a Static Series Compensator (SSC) for the Mitigation of Voltage Sags in a Radial Distribution Network
Author :
Delfino, Federico ; Denegri, Gio Battista ; Invernizzi, Marco ; Procopio, Renato
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Genoa, Genova
Abstract :
This paper investigates on power quality improvements provided by static series compensation in MV distribution networks. First of all, a simplified relationship between a fault in any position of a grid and a voltage sag experienced in another point of the grid itself is derived and its validity is verified by means of a detailed simulation performed in the PSCAD-EMTDC environment. Afterwards, the insertion of a static series compensator at a MV busbar of a typical Italian network is simulated and the benefits due to its voltage sag compensation capability are outlined, considering faults both at MV and HV levels.
Keywords :
distribution networks; fault diagnosis; power grids; power supply quality; power system CAD; static VAr compensators; Italian network; MV busbar; PSCAD-EMTDC environment; medium voltage networks; power quality improvements; radial distribution network; static series compensator; voltage sags; Control systems; Frequency; Power electronics; Power generation; Power grids; Power quality; Production; Variable speed drives; Voltage control; Voltage fluctuations; Power quality; custom power; voltage sags;
Conference_Titel :
Power Tech, 2007 IEEE Lausanne
Conference_Location :
Lausanne
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2189-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2190-9
DOI :
10.1109/PCT.2007.4538536
