Reactive Control in Electrical Power Systems

  • Electrical & Control Engineering |

Description

Introduction to VAR control theory of load compensation. Practical considerations. VAR control in transmission networks under steady state. Series and shunt compensators. Dynamic shunt compensation. Static compensation: types and characteristics. Static VAR compensators in AC and HVDC systems. Typical applications of dynamic compensation and distribution systems. Harmonics. Reactive power management.

Program

M.Sc. in Electrical and Control Engineering

Objectives

  • The student should be able to: Apply the VAR control theory of load compensation and its practical considerations. Get acquainted with the different types of load compensators and know its characteristics and modeling. Design the thyristor controllers and its application in both transmission and distribution systems.

Textbook

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Course Content

content serial Description
1Theory of load compensation.
2Steady state reactive power control in electric transmission systems.
3Reactive power compensation and the dynamic performance of transmission systems.
4Static, synchronous condensers and series capacitor compensators.
5Principles of static compensators.
6The thyristor switched capacitors and saturated reactor compensators.
7Design of thyristor controllers.
8Reactive compensation and the electric Arc furnace.
9Thyristor – controlled compensators for Arc furnace.
10Saturated – reactor compensators for arc furnace.
11Harmonics.
12Resonance, shunt capacitors and filters.
13Reactive power management.
14Experience with reactive power dispatch.
15Future developments and requirements.
16Final Exam.

Markets and Career

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
  • Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
  • Electrical works in construction engineering.

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