Title :
SVC PLUS: An MMC STATCOM for network and grid access applications
Author :
Pereira, Manuela ; Retzmann, Dietmar ; Lottes, J. ; Wiesinger, Markus ; Wong, Gerald
Author_Institution :
Energy Sector - E T PS, Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany
Abstract :
The use of powerful modular multilevel converters (MMC) for FACTS applications has resulted in the development of new STATCOM products, which have been already applied in a number of projects, due to its superior characteristics and competitive costs. The MMC simplifies equipment design, improves response time and reduces losses. This paper introduces a STATCOM of this type, discussing the characteristics and advantages of this technology for FACTS and grid access applications.
Keywords :
flexible AC transmission systems; power convertors; power grids; static VAr compensators; FACTS application; MMC STATCOM; SVC PLUS; equipment design; grid access application; modular multilevel converter; network access application; Automatic voltage control; Capacitors; Educational institutions; Reactive power; Static VAr compensators; Switches; FACTS; Grid access; Multilevel power converter; Power electronics; Power quality; Power system stability; STATCOM; Static VAr compensators;
Conference_Titel :
PowerTech, 2011 IEEE Trondheim
Conference_Location :
Trondheim
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8419-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8417-1
DOI :
10.1109/PTC.2011.6019245
