Title :
Modeling and testing of a thyristor for thyristor controlled series compensation (TCSC)
Author :
McDonald, D.J. ; Urbanek, J. ; Damsky, B.L.
Author_Institution :
GE Capacitor & Power Protection, Malvern, PA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A newly developed thyristor for thyristor controlled series compensation (TCSC), a FACTS controller, is analyzed. In order to qualify the device for unusually severe requirements, both mathematical modeling based on semiconductor physics and a thorough high current test series were carried out. Results corroborate the accuracy of the model and demonstrate that the thyristor exceeds the thermal and di/dt requirements of the intended installation
Keywords :
power transmission lines; static VAr compensators; thyristor applications; thyristors; FACTS controller; high current test series; mathematical modeling; semiconductor physics; series capacitors; testing; thyristor controlled series compensation; transmission lines; Fault currents; Physics; Power capacitors; Protection; Substations; Switches; Testing; Thermal stresses; Thyristors; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
