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How can we design a Static Var Compensator (SVC) to improve

voltage stability in a heavily loaded transmission line?


INTRODUCTION:
A Static Var Compensator (SVC) is a device used in electrical power systems to regulate
voltage and improve power quality by managing reactive power. It belongs to a family of
equipment known as Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices and plays a
critical role in enhancing grid stability and efficiency.
How SVC Works:
 Capacitive Mode: When the system voltage is low, SVC provides reactive power by
operating in a capacitive mode, helping to raise the voltage.
 Inductive Mode: When the system voltage is high, SVC absorbs reactive power in an
inductive mode, thereby reducing the voltage.
 Control Mechanism: SVC operation is managed by control systems that monitor
system voltage in real-time and adjust the output accordingly.

MATLAB MODEL:
OUTPUT WAVEFORMS:

ASSESSMENT OF THE OUTPUT WAVEFORMS & EFFECTIVENESS OF SVC:

 Number of TSCs: Indicates the number of Thyristor-Switched Capacitors in operation


over time. It shows stepwise increments and decrements, reflecting changes in reactive power
compensation as load conditions change.

 Voltage (Va) and Current (Ia) Plot: Displays the per-unit (pu) voltage and current
waveforms. The oscillatory behavior suggests how the voltage and current interact under
different load conditions. The amplitude fluctuations indicate the system's response to
varying loads and the effect of reactive power compensation.

 Reactive Power (Q): Shows the reactive power (in Mvar) managed by the SVC. The
graph starts with a negative value, suggesting that the system was initially absorbing reactive
power. As time progresses, the curve increases, showing reactive power injection as more
TSCs are switched on to maintain voltage stability.

 Measured Voltage (Vmeas) and Reference Voltage (Vref): Shows the actual system
voltage (Vmeas) compared to the reference voltage (Vref). A drop in the measured voltage
indicates a point where the load increased or other disturbances occurred, prompting the SVC
to adjust compensation. The curve eventually stabilizes as the SVC responds by switching
TSCs and adjusting the TCR.

 Alpha Angle of TCR: Represents the firing angle (in degrees) of the Thyristor-Controlled
Reactor. A change in the alpha angle reflects adjustments in the reactive power absorption by
the TCR. The spikes and variations in the plot indicate active regulation to balance the
reactive power as system conditions change.

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