Feasibility study of application of DSSC in distribution networks

This paper presents a feasibility study of the application of distributed static series compensator (DSSC) in 11 kV distribution networks. The study investigates the mechanical stability of feeders, cross arms and poles in the presence of the DSSC devices. In addition, the extra tension applied to the wires by the weight of the device has been calculated for different types of overhead lines in different operating conditions. The results indicate that most of the existing distribution feeders have the capability to withstand the extra mechanical load represented by the suspension of the DSSC devices from the lines.