Title :
Thyristor controlled series compensation prototype installation at the Slatt 500 kV substation
Author :
Urbanek, J. ; Piwko, R.J. ; Larsen, E.V. ; Damsky, B.L. ; Furumasu, B.C. ; Mittlestadt, W. ; Eden, J.D.
Author_Institution :
GE Ind. & Power Syst., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
7/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new type of series power capacitor controlled by thyristor switches, is presented. Its major components, basic operating modes, and control/protection system are described. With respect to the first installation at the Slatt substation, the design, ratings, and test program are summarized.<>
Keywords :
compensation; power capacitors; power systems; reactive power; substations; thyristor applications; 500 kV; USA; VAr; compensation; design; installation; power systems; ratings; reactive power; series power capacitor; substation; testing; thyristor switches;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
