Title :
The control of a STATCOM with supercapacitor energy storage for improved power quality
Author :
Srithorn, Phinit ; Sumner, M. ; Liangzhong Yao ; Parashar, R.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Univ. of Nottingham, Nottingham
Abstract :
STATCOMs provide controlled VAr compensator for grid voltage support. This paper describes the control of a STATCOM which incorporates a super capacitor energy storage unit. This combination can deliver real power to the grid and, with the support of an enhanced communication network between system elements, offers the potential to improve the stability margin of a given power system.
Keywords :
machine control; power grids; power supply quality; power system stability; static VAr compensators; supercapacitors; STATCOM control; VAr compensator control; grid voltage support; power quality improvement; power system stability; supercapacitor energy storage;
Conference_Titel :
SmartGrids for Distribution, 2008. IET-CIRED. CIRED Seminar
Conference_Location :
Frankfurt
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-935-5
