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Lecture 3
Advanced FACTS Devices and Applications:
Performance, Power Quality and Cost
Considerations
Paulo F. Ribeiro, BSEE, MBA, PHD, PE
CALVIN COLLEGE
Engineering Department
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
http://engr.calvin.edu/PRibeiro_WEBPAGE/
PRIBEIRO@CALVIN.EDU
The Concept
History / Background - Origin of FACTS, Opportunities, Trends
System Architectures and Limitations
Power Flow Control on AC Systems
Application Studies and Implementation
Basic Switching Devices
Conditioners: SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, UPFC, SMES
Specification, Cost Considerations and Technology Trends
Impact of FACTS in interconnected networks
Market Assessment, Deregulation and Predictions
Transmission stability limits: limits of transmittable power with which a transmission system can
ride through major faults in the system with its power transmission capability intact.
Voltage limits: limits of power transmission where the system voltage can be kept within
permitted deviations from nominal.
Loop flows can be a problem as they are governed by the laws of nature which may not be
coincident with the contracted path. This means that power which is to be sent from point A to
point B in a grid will not necessarily take the shortest, direct route, but will go uncontrolled
and fan out to take unwanted paths available in the grid.
FACTS are designed to remove such constraints and to meet planners, investors and operators goals
without their having to undertake major system additions. This offers ways of attaining an increase of
power transmission capacity at optimum conditions, i.e. at maximum availability, minimum
transmission losses, and minimum environmental impact. Plus, of course, at minimum investment cost
and time expenditure.
The term FACTS covers several power electronics based systems used for AC power transmission.
Given the nature of power electronics equipment, FACTS solutions will be particularly justifiable in
applications requiring one or more of the following qualities:
-Rapid dynamic response
-Ability for frequent variations in output
-Smoothly adjustable output.
Important applications in power transmission involving FACTS and Power Quality devices:
SVC (Static Var Compensators), Fixed * as well as Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC) and
Statcom. Still others are PST (Phase-shifting Transformers), IPC (Interphase Power Controllers), UPFC
(Universal Power Flow Controllers), and DVR (Dynamic Voltage Restorers).
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History, Concepts, Background, and Issues
Origin of FACTS
-Oil Embargo of 1974 and 1979
-Environmental Movement
-Magnetic Field Concerns
-Permit to build new transmission lines
-HVDC and SVCs
-EPRI FACTS Initiative (1988)
-Increase AC Power Transfer (GE and DOE Papers)
-The Need for Power semiconductors
System Architecture
Radial, interconnected areas, complex network
Power Flow in an AC System
Power Flow in Parallel and Meshed Paths
Transmission Limitations
Steady-State (angular stability, thermal limits, voltage limits)
Stability Issues (transient, dynamic, voltage and SSR)
System Issues (Post contingency conditions, loop flows, short-circuit levels)
Power Flow and Dynamic Stability Considerations
Controllable Parameters
Basic FACTS Devices - Impact of Energy Storage
Radial
Parallel
Meshed
Line Enhanced
Transmission Power Transfer
Reconfiguration
Link and Stability
Better
Protection SVC
FACTS STATCOM
Increased TCSC, SSSC
Devices UPFC
Inertia
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FACTS Devices
Shunt Connected
Static VAR Compensator (SVC)
Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM)
Static Synchronous Generator - SSG Energy Storage
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES)
Diodes
Transistors
IGBT
Thyristors
SCR, GTO, MTO, ETO, GCT, IGCT, MCT
Devices
Diode (pn Junction)
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
Gate Turn-Off Thyristor (GTO) GE
MOS Turn-Off Thyristor (MTO) SPCO
Emitter Turn-Off Thyristor (ETO) Virginia Tech
Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) Mitsubishi, ABB
MOS-Controlled Thyristor (MCT) Victor Temple
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
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Power Electronics - Semiconductor Devices
Principal Characteristics
Voltage and Current
Losses and Speed of Switching
Speed of Switching
Switching Losses
Gate-driver power and energy requirements
Parameter Trade-off
Power requirements for the gate
di/dt and dv/dt capability
turn-on and turn-off time
Uniformity
Quality of silicon wafers
IGBT has pushed out the conventional GTO as IGBTs ratings go up.
IGBTs - Low-switching losses, fast switching, current-limiting capability
GTOs - large gate-drive requirements, slow-switching, high-switching losses
IGBTs (higher forward voltage drop)
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Power Electronics - Semiconductor Devices
Decision-Making Matrix
System
VSI CSI
Commutation Forced
Approach Natural
Switching
Technology Synchronous PWM
Transition
Approach Hard Soft
Circuit
Topology Two-Level Multi-Level
Device
Type SCR GTO IGBT MCT MTO
X
Changes in X will increase or decrease real power flow for a fixed angle or change angle for a fixed power flow.
Alternatively, the reactive power flow will change with the change of X. Adjustments on the bus voltage have
little impact on the real power flow. Vc Vx I
P1 = E1 . E2 . sin () / (X - Xc)
Vr
Vs Vseff = Vs + Vc
Phase Angle
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AC Transmission Fundamentals (Voltage-Series and Shunt Comp.)
E1 / 1 P&Q E2 / 2
I
X
P
Injected Voltage
E1
E1 - E2
E2
Integrated voltage series injection and bus voltage regulation (unified) will
directly increase or decrease real and reactive power flow.
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AC Transmission Fundamentals (Stability Margin)
Improvement of Transient Stability With FACTS Compensation
Equal Area Criteria
Q/V
with VAR compensation (ideal midpoint)
Amargin
A2
no compensation
A1
1 - prior to fault
A1 = Acceleration Energy
1 2 3 crit Phase Angle 2 - fault cleared
A2 = Deceleration Energy
Therefore, FACTS compensation can increase 3 - equal area
3 >crit - loss of synchronism
power transfer without reducing the stability margin
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Voltage Source Vs. Current Source Converters
Rate of Rise of Fault Limited by DC Reactor + Fast Rise (Due to capacitor discharge)
Current
Losses Higher - Lower +
AC Capacitors Required Not Required +
DC Capacitors Not Required + Required
DC A-C DC A-C
Sw itch ni g Sw itch ni g
C on ve r te r C on ve r te r
Cs Cs
+ +
V dc V dc
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Voltage Source Converters
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Voltage Source Converters
2, 3, 5-level, VSC Waveforms
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FACTS Technology - Possible Benefits
Control of power flow as ordered. Increase the loading capability of lines to their
thermal capabilities, including short term and seasonal.
Increase the system security through raising the transient stability limit, limiting
short-circuit currents and overloads, managing cascading blackouts and
damping electromechanical oscillations of power systems and machines.
Provide secure tie lines connections to neighboring utilities and regions thereby
decreasing overall generation reserve requirements on both sides.
Reduce reactive power flows, thus allowing the lines to carry more active power.
FACTS
Power control, voltage control,
stability control
Installed Costs (millions of dollars)
Submarine cable
Underground Transmission
Large market potential for FACTS is within the ac system on a value-added basis, where:
The existing steady-state phase angle between bus nodes is reasonable
The cost of a FACTS device solution is lower than HVDC or other alternatives
The required FACTS controller capacity is less than 100% of the transmission throughput rating
E1 / 1 P&Q E2 / 2
Xeff = X- Xc
The alternative solutions need to be distributed; often series compensation has to be installed in several places along a line but many of the
other alternatives would put both voltage support and power flow control in the same location. This may not be useful. For instance, if
voltage support were needed at the midpoint of a line, an IPFC would not be very useful at that spot. TCSC for damping oscillations ...
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FACTS Implementation - SSSC
E1 / 1 P&Q E2 / 2
I
X
Xeff = X - Vinj/I
Shunt
Transforme
r
E1 / 1 P&Q E2 / 2
I
X
E1 / 1 P&Q E2 / 2
I
X
1000
F
1000
F SMES Chopper
and Coil
MOV
UPFC
Grounding
E1 / 1 E3 / 3
E2 / 2
Fast
SMES Real Power Injection
and Absorption
P
TSSC
P TSSC
P Increased Power
SSSC Additio
SSSC Transfer
UPFC nal
UPFC
Stabilit
Electric Grid Electric Grid y
Margin 2
Q STATCOM Q STATCOM
1.5
Acceleration
Area
Deceleration
Area
Power Transfer
1 Stability
Fast Fast Margin
0.5
Closer to generation
Additional Power Transfer(MW)
No Compensation
60.
8
59.
2
time (sec)
59. 59.
2 2
time (sec)
time (sec)
Voltage and Stability Control Enhanced Voltage and Stability Control
(2 x 80 MVA Inverters) ( 80 MVA Inverter + 100Mjs SMES)
Functional specifications could lay down the power capacity, distance, availability and reliability
requirements; and last but not least, the environmental conditions.
Manufacturers should be allowed to bid either a FACTS solution or a solution involving the
building of (a) new line(s) and/or generation; and the best option chosen.
Transformer Connections
Higher-Pulse Operation
Higher-Level Operation
PWM Converter
Pay Attention to Interface Issues and Controls
Converter
Increase Pulse Number
Higher Level
Double the Number of Phase-Legs and Connect them in Parallel
Connect Converter Groups in Parallel
Use A Combination of several options listed to achieve required rating and performance
Hardware
Eng & Project Mgmt.
Installation
Civil Works
Commissioning
Insurance
Cost structure
The cost of a FACTS installation depends on many factors, such as power rating, type of device, system
voltage,
system requirements, environmental conditions, regulatory requirements etc. On top of this, the variety of
options available for optimum design renders it impossible to give a cost figure for a FACTS installation.
It is strongly recommended that contact is taken with a manufacturer in order to get a first idea of costs and
alternatives. The manufacturers should be able to give a budgetary price based on a brief description of the
transmission system along with the problem(s) needing to be solved and the improvement(s) needing to be
attained.
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Cost
Losses
Reliability
Sometimes a mix of conventional and FACTS systems has the lowest cost
Losses will increase with higher loading and FACTS equipment more lossy than conventional ones
Reliability and security issues - when system loaded beyond the limits of experience
Demonstration projects required
100% Power
Electronics
Delta-P4
Delta-P2
Delta-P3
Delta-P1
100%
Conventional
Cost of System
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Stig Nilsons paper
Operation and Maintenance
Operation of FACTS in power systems is coordinated with operation of other items in the
same system, for smooth and optimum function of the system. This is achieved in a
natural way through the Central Power System Control, with which the FACTS device(s)
is (are) communicating via system SCADA. This means that each FACTS device in the
system can be operated from a central control point in the grid, where the operator will
have skilled human resources available for the task. The FACTS device itself is normally
unmanned, and there is normally no need for local presence in conjunction with FACTS
operation, although the device itself may be located far out in the grid.
For interconnections to serve their purpose, however, available transmission links must be powerful
enough to safely transmit the amounts of power intended. If this is not the case, from a purely technical
point of view it can always be remedied by building additional lines in parallel with the existing, or by
uprating the existing system(s) to a higher voltage. This, however, is expensive, time-consuming, and calls
for elaborate procedures for gaining the necessary permits. Also, in many cases, environmental
considerations, popular opinion or other impediments will render the building of new lines as well as
uprating to ultrahigh system voltages impossible in
practice. This is where FACTS comes in.
Examples of successful implementation of FACTS for power system interconnection can be found among
others between the Nordic Countries, and between Canada and the United States. In such cases, FACTS
helps to enable mutually beneficial trade of electric energy between the countries.
Other regions in the world where FACTS is emerging as a means for AC bulk power interchange between
regions can be found in South Asia as well as in Africa and Latin America. In fact, AC power corridors
equipped with SVC and/or SC transmitting bulk power over distances of more than 1.000 km are a reality
today.
Joint World
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Power Quality Issues
1 Background
2 The Need For An Integrated Perspective of PQ
3 Harmonics
4 Imbalance
5 Voltage Fluctuations
6 Voltage Sags
7 Standards, Limits, Diagnostics, and Recommendations
Flexibility, Compatibility, Probabilistic Nature, Alternative Indices
8 Combined effects
9 Power Quality Economics
10 Measurement Protocols
11 Probabilistic Approach
12 Modeling & Simulation
13 Advanced Techniques
(Wavelet, Fuzzy Logic, Neural Net, Genetic Algorithms)
14 Power Quality Programs
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How To Interpret This?
Energy Communication
Power
INPUTS Generation Delivery Conversion Processing OUTPUTS
Light / Motion
Utility User
The acceptance of the new tools and technologies will take time, due to the
computational requirements and educational barriers.
The flexibility and adaptability of these new techniques indicate that they
will become part of the tools for solving power quality problems in this
increasingly complex electrical environment.