<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

Online veröffentlicht: 20. Apr. 2012

Seitenbereich: 95 - 102

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

Schlüsselwörter
HVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM

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

Online veröffentlicht: 20. Apr. 2012

Seitenbereich: 95 - 102

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

SchlüsselwörterHVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM

This content is open access.

Schlüsselwörter
HVDC inverter, Commutation failures, STATCOM