Lab-scale three-phase TCR-based SVC system for educational purpose in dynamic and steady-state analysis

Motivated by the development of power semiconductor technologies, FACTS devices and its penetration on electrical power systems, an educational challenge in complementing theoretical knowledge with practical experience is recognized. In this paper, the design and implementation of a lab-scale hardware and software setup is presented. Three small-scale devices, including an SVC unit, a transmission line model and a substation are developed. The SVC unit is validated by obtaining its operating characteristic. The lab setup is presented as a platform to carry out different experiments related to the SVC operation. Steady-state and dynamic analysis are discussed showing the consistence between theory and practice.