SDG&amp;E Talega STATCOM project-system analysis, design, and configuration

Reed, G.; Paserba, John; Croasdaile, T.; Westover, Robert; Jochi, S.; Morishima, Naoki; Takeda, Masatoshi; Sugiyama, Tokio; Hamasaki, Y.; Snow, T.; Abed, A.

doi:10.1109/tdc.2002.1177684

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“…A voltage waveform approximating a sinusoidal wave without lower harmonics can be produced by synthesis of waveforms with a multi-pulse pulse width modulation (PWM) control, either with [1]- [6], [10] or without [11]- [13] a multiple/multiplex converter transformer. However, in either case the higher frequency harmonics still remain.…”

Section: High-order Harmonic Resonance Phenomenonmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…FACTS controllers are primarily used to control voltage and power flow in a power system. There are a number of installations of FACTS controllers, many of which are based on voltage sourced converter (VSC) technology [1]- [13]. In addition to these applications, there is a growing segment of VSC installations for distributed generation, custom power, and energy storage in distribution systems.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Clarification and measurements of high frequency harmonic resonance by a voltage sourced converter

Temma

Ishiguro

Toki

et al. 2005

IEEE Trans. Power Delivery

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This paper presents the clarification and measurements of a high-order harmonic resonance phenomenon for voltage sourced converters. When a voltage sourced converter is connected to a power system through a cable, there is a possibility that small, high frequency, harmonic voltages due to the converter are magnified by series and parallel resonances. The cause of the high-order harmonic resonance is investigated and clarified in this paper by analysis using EMTP. It is shown that this high frequency phenomenon can be strongly attenuated and will not cause any problems in a field installation if measures are taken a priori to avoid its impacts. Additionally, the phenomenon is verified by field tests of an actual installation showing that high-order harmonic resonance can occur and is a practical matter to be dealt with. The measurements for the resonance phenomenon are included in this paper. Furthermore, it is shown that this high-order harmonic resonance can be predicted by power system analysis in advance. The procedure of the analysis is investigated and presented here.

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Section: High-order Harmonic Resonance Phenomenonmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Clarification and measurements of high frequency harmonic resonance by a voltage sourced converter

Temma

Ishiguro

Toki

et al. 2005

IEEE Trans. Power Delivery

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“…The parallel connection of PEBB modules has often been used. For instance in the Mitsubishi's Velco STATCOM [24], this is done by having separate dc buses and large inductors. Also, in the Siemens-Westinghouse TVA STATCOM [25], this is done by means of interphase transformers (IPTs), subsequently explained in this paper, and a complex harmonic blocking transformer.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Large Power, Low-Switching-Frequency Voltage Source Converter for FACTS Applications With Low Effects on the Transmission Line

Chivite-Zabalza

Vidal

Izurza-Moreno

et al. 2012

IEEE Trans. Power Electron.

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This paper presents a novel large power voltage source converter for flexible ac transmission systems' applications that employs four three-level, three-phase neutral-point-clamped inverters, combined by means of low volt-ampere rating intermediate magnetic elements. The 12 resulting inverter poles are paralleled up in pairs by using six interphase transformers (IPTs), and their outputs are connected in series by using a simple openwye/delta transformer, rated to 50% of the power throughput. Due to the inherent harmonic cancelation provided by the transformer and the further harmonic mitigation allowed by the IPT connection, the converter is suited for the use of various low-switchingfrequency modulation strategies that obtain a clean output waveform, in some cases comparable to that of a 48-pulse converter. Moreover, the output voltage is doubled by means of the intermediate magnetic elements, which also ensure an equal power sharing between the four inverters. In this paper, the converter components and its operation are explained, and experimental results are provided. Index Terms-FlexibleAC transmission systems (FACTS), integrated gate-commutated transistor (IGCT), interphase transformer (IPT), multipulse, selective harmonic elimination (SHE), static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), voltage source converter (VSC), zero-sequence blocking transformer, 12-pulse, 48-pulse.

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“…STATCOM is used in transmission systems for voltage regulation [2][3]. STATCOM in distribution systems is called D-STATCOM and used for the reactive power compensation of rapidly changing industrial loads and for the stability improvements such as wind turbine systems [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Among these, it is worth to mention the 0-5 MVAr D-STATCOM installation to Seattle Iron and Metals Corporation [11] for voltage flicker suppression, and ±1 MVAr D-STATCOM installation to Tokyo Electric Power Company, to solve the voltage regulation problem [12]. STATCOM systems with higher power ratings have also been developed for transmission system and electric arc furnace applications, by some multinational companies, using different multi-level converter topologies [2][3][13][14][15].…”

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VSC Based D-STATCOM with Selective Harmonic Elimination

Çetin¹,

Ermis²

2007

2007 IEEE Industry Applications Annual Meeting

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This paper describes the design, implementation and performance of a medium-size distribution type static synchronous compensator (D-STATCOM) with the simplest 2level, 3-leg VSC topology. Reactive power control is achieved by phase-shift-angle control, and voltage source converter (VSC) harmonics are eliminated by selective harmonic elimination method (SHEM) technique. VSC has been designed at the highest low-voltage level of 1 kV, and connected to mediumvoltage (MV) bus through a low-pass input filter and Δ/Y connected MV/1 kV coupling transformer. At the mediumvoltage side of D-STATCOM, line current harmonics are minimized to comply with IEEE Std. 519-1992 for the weakest supply conditions by applying 8-angle TLN2 elimination technique. This makes necessary switching the water-cooled high voltage (HV) IGBT modules at 850 Hz, thus eliminating 5 th , 7 th , 11 th , 13 th , 17 th , 19 th , 23 rd and 25 th voltage harmonics at the input of VSC. By carefully designing the laminated bus system, and selecting minimum stray inductance dc link capacitors directly mountable on the laminated bus, stray inductance of commutation path is brought to a nearly absolute minimum of 60 nH, thus maximizing the utilization of wire bond, single-side cooled HV IGBTs, and eliminating the need to RCD clamping snubbers. The performance of SHEM together phase-shift-angle control has been tested in the field on a 0-1780 kVAr capacitive, 6.3 kV VSC based D-STATCOM (-750/+900 kVAr VSC) prototype. Field test results show that SHEM together with phase-shift-angle control leads to optimum switching frequency, and device utilization for HV IGBTs and high system performance at the expense of slower response as compared to other known control techniques.

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SDG&E Talega STATCOM project-system analysis, design, and configuration

Cited by 34 publications

References 6 publications

Clarification and measurements of high frequency harmonic resonance by a voltage sourced converter

Clarification and measurements of high frequency harmonic resonance by a voltage sourced converter

A Large Power, Low-Switching-Frequency Voltage Source Converter for FACTS Applications With Low Effects on the Transmission Line

VSC Based D-STATCOM with Selective Harmonic Elimination

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