Title :
Comparative review of reactive power compensation technologies
Author :
Igbinovia, Famous O. ; Fandi, Ghaeth ; Svec, Jan ; Muller, Zdenek ; Tlusty, Josef
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Power Eng., Czech Tech. Univ. (CTU) in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Abstract :
The quality of electrical power in a network is a major concern which has to be examined with caution in order to achieve a reliable electrical power system network. Reactive power compensation is a means for realising the goal of a qualitative and reliable electrical power system. This paper made a comparative review of reactive power compensation technologies; the devices reviewed include Synchronous Condenser, Static Var Compensator (SVC) and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM). These technologies were defined, critically examined and compared, the most promising technology is recommended for the realisation of an effective, efficient, sustainable, qualitative and reliable electrical power network.
Keywords :
compensation; power capacitors; power supply quality; power system reliability; reactive power control; static VAr compensators; STATCOM; electrical power quality; electrical power system network reliability; reactive power compensation technologies; static Var compensator; static synchronous compensator; synchronous condenser; Automatic voltage control; Capacitors; Inductors; Power system reliability; Reactive power; Static VAr compensators; Reactive power compensation; reactive power compensation technology; static Var compensator; static synchronous compensator; synchronous condenser;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Power Engineering (EPE), 2015 16th International Scientific Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kouty nad Desnou
DOI :
10.1109/EPE.2015.7161066