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Power Engineers: Mastering FACTS

The document discusses the working principles and importance of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in enhancing power system performance. FACTS technologies address modern grid challenges by improving efficiency, stability, and power quality through real-time control and management of power flows. Key components include Voltage-Sourced Converters, Thyristors, and various compensation devices, with applications in congested networks and renewable energy systems.

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Power Engineers: Mastering FACTS

The document discusses the working principles and importance of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in enhancing power system performance. FACTS technologies address modern grid challenges by improving efficiency, stability, and power quality through real-time control and management of power flows. Key components include Voltage-Sourced Converters, Thyristors, and various compensation devices, with applications in congested networks and renewable energy systems.

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Working Principles of Flexible AC

Transmission Systems (FACTS)


Enhancing Power System
Performance
Presented by: Jayesh Patil
Overview
• - Objective:
• - Explore the working principles of FACTS.
• - Understand its impact on power system
performance.

• - Why FACTS?
• - Address challenges in power transmission.
• - Enhance efficiency and stability.
Introduction to FACTS
• - What are FACTS?
• - Technologies designed to control and
regulate AC power flows efficiently.

• - Key Features:
• - Real-time dynamic control of power
parameters.
• - Utilization of power electronics.
Importance of FACTS
• - Modern Grid Challenges:
• - Rising energy demands and load variability.
• - Limited capacity of existing lines.

• - Role of FACTS:
• - Facilitate transmission without
infrastructure overhaul.
• - Enable adaptive energy systems.
Key Components of FACTS
• - Voltage-Sourced Converters (VSC):
• - Convert DC to AC for voltage regulation and
reactive power control.

• - Thyristors:
• - Rapid switches to stabilize voltage.

• - Compensation Devices:
• - Includes SVC and StatCom for voltage
Operational Mechanism of FACTS
• - Voltage Control:
• - Maintains desired voltage levels
dynamically.

• - Reactive Power Management:


• - Injects/absorbs reactive power for stability.

• - Phase Angle Adjustment:


• - Modifies angles to optimize power flow.
Types of FACTS Devices
• - Static VAR Compensator (SVC):
• - Stabilizes voltage using capacitors/reactors.

• - Static Synchronous Compensator (StatCom):


• - Provides reactive power support using VSC.

• - Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC):


• - Dynamically adjusts series reactance.
Working Principles of SVC
• - Functionality:
• - Rapid switching of capacitors/reactors for
voltage equilibrium.

• - Operational Dynamics:
• - Monitors system voltage and
injects/absorbs reactive power.
Working Principles of StatCom
• - Functionality:
• - Uses VSC to generate/absorb reactive
power efficiently.

• - Operational Dynamics:
• - Rapid feedback control for transient
conditions.
Working Principles of TCSC
• - Functionality:
• - Combines capacitors with thyristors to vary
impedance.

• - Operational Dynamics:
• - Controls power flow dynamically for
balanced load distribution.
Benefits of FACTS
• - Enhanced Transfer Capacity:
• - Maximizes grid assets.

• - Improved Stability:
• - Real-time adjustments for reliability.

• - Better Power Quality:


• - Reduces voltage variations and harmonics.
Applications of FACTS
• - Manages congested networks.
• - Stabilizes voltage in renewable energy
systems.
• - Ensures efficient urban power distribution.
Challenges of FACTS
• - High initial costs.
• - Complex integration with existing
infrastructure.
• - Requires skilled operation/maintenance.
Future Scope of FACTS
• - Smart grid and IoT integration.
• - Greater support for renewable energy.
• - Enhanced global energy efficiency.
Conclusion
• - FACTS improve grid efficiency, stability, and
reliability.
• - Address modern energy challenges
dynamically.
• - Vital for future-ready power systems.

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