Steady-state and transient-stability analysis of series capacitors in long transmission lines

IN long-distance large-block power transmission, where is reactance compensation applicable? The complete answer to this question involves the weighing of compensated line performance against its costs, tempered with engineering judgment. This paper presents the results of an analysis made to determine basic performance data of compensated lines under steady-state and transient conditions. The data presented therefore allow the question to be partly answered and, it is believed, to a sufficient degree to permit certain general conclusions to be drawn. The system designer is thus provided with the fundamentally necessary data permitting him to proceed with an economic analysis for his particular case, where the cost factors are available. It is felt that in this field lies the value of these data. The costs of the various factors for a particular case can be weighed with the performance obtained by the same factors. The best design must necessarily be one where per cent line compensation, number of parallel circuits, generator short-circuit ratio, and number of intermediate switching stations are all used to their optimum degree for a given reliability of service. The number of factors which may be varied obviously depends upon whether compensation is to be used for increasing the power limits of a system already in operation or to be used as a factor in the design of a projected system.