<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) devices are pure power electronics devices that use voltage source, IGBT, IGCT or GTO based converters to generate reactive current. This paper illustrates the effect of STATCOM connected whit an HVDC inverter feeding a weak AC network, on the recovery from commutation failures following AC side disturbances. MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation results have demonstrated the robust performance of the proposed system based on the first CIGRÉ HVDC Benchmark model against commutation failures.</p></abstract>

The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) devices are pure power electronics devices that use voltage source, IGBT, IGCT or GTO based converters to generate reactive current. This paper illustrates the effect of STATCOM connected whit an HVDC inverter feeding a weak AC network, on the recovery from commutation failures following AC side disturbances. MATLAB/SIMULINK simulation results have demonstrated the robust performance of the proposed system based on the first CIGRÉ HVDC Benchmark model against commutation failures.

The Impact Study of a Statcom on Commutation Failures in an HVDC Inverter Feeding a Weak AC System

Intelligent Control and Electrical Power System Laboratory, Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel-Abbes, Algeria

Journal of Electrical Engineering

The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) devices are pure power electronics devices that use voltage source, IGBT, IGCT or GTO based converters to generate...

The Impact Study of a Statcom on Commutation Failures in an HVDC Inverter Feeding a Weak AC System

Published Online: Apr 20, 2012

Page range: 95 - 102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-012-0014-x

Keywords
HVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM

This content is open access.

The Impact Study of a Statcom on Commutation Failures in an HVDC Inverter Feeding a Weak AC System

Published Online: Apr 20, 2012

Page range: 95 - 102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-012-0014-x

KeywordsHVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM

This content is open access.

Keywords
HVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM