Title :
IVACE: A self-regulating variable Reactor
Author :
Bolduc, Léonard ; Brissette, Yves ; Savard, Pierre
Author_Institution :
Inst. de recherche d´´Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Canada
Abstract :
Inductance Variable Auto-Controle´e a` Entrefers (IVACE) is a self-regulating variable reactor consisting essentially of passive components: magnetic cores with air gaps, four windings, and a diode bridge rectifier. Originally designed for use as a static var compensator, it is now used by Hydro-Que´bec near its 735-kV transmission lines as a new voltage regulator for the overhead-ground-wire supply system for the utility´s microwave stations in remote areas.
Keywords :
diodes; inductance; magnetic cores; reactors (electric); rectifiers; telecommunication power supplies; voltage regulators; 735 kV; Hydro-Quebec; IVACE; capacitive coupling system; diode bridge rectifier; inductance variable auto-controlee a entrefers; magnetic cores; overhead-ground-wire supply system; passive components; self-regulating variable reactor; voltage regulator; windings; Air gaps; Bridge circuits; Diodes; Inductance; Inductors; Magnetic cores; Power overhead lines; Rectifiers; Static VAr compensators; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPWRD.2003.820184
