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A STATCOM is a voltage source converter that provides fast reactive power compensation to enhance power system stability and voltage regulation. It operates by injecting or absorbing reactive power and can be used for voltage control, power factor correction, transient stability, and integrating renewable energy.

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A STATCOM is a voltage source converter that provides fast reactive power compensation to enhance power system stability and voltage regulation. It operates by injecting or absorbing reactive power and can be used for voltage control, power factor correction, transient stability, and integrating renewable energy.

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Statcom

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STATCOM (Static Synchronous


Compensator)
A STATCOM is a shunt-connected, voltage-sourced converter-based device that is primarily
used for reactive power compensation in alternating current (AC) power networks. It has gained
significant importance in modern power systems due to its ability to provide fast and accurate
control of reactive power, thereby enhancing the stability, voltage regulation, and power transfer
capability of the system.

Working Principle
The basic configuration of a STATCOM consists of a voltage source converter (VSC), a coupling
transformer, and a control system. The VSC is the main component responsible for generating an
alternating voltage at the desired frequency and phase angle. This voltage is then coupled to the
AC system through the coupling transformer.

The STATCOM can operate in two modes:

1. Capacitive Mode: When the voltage generated by the VSC leads the system voltage, the
STATCOM behaves like a capacitor and generates reactive power, which is injected into
the system. This mode is useful for compensating for voltage sags or low voltages in the
system.
2. Inductive Mode: When the voltage generated by the VSC lags the system voltage, the
STATCOM behaves like an inductor and absorbs reactive power from the system. This
mode is useful for compensating for voltage swells or high voltages in the system.

The control system of the STATCOM continuously monitors the system voltage and adjusts the
output of the VSC accordingly, providing fast and dynamic reactive power compensation.

Applications
STATCOM has several applications in power systems, including:

1. Voltage Regulation: By injecting or absorbing reactive power, STATCOM can maintain


the desired voltage levels at specific points in the power system, improving voltage
stability and reducing voltage fluctuations.
2. Power Factor Correction: STATCOM can provide reactive power compensation to
improve the power factor of the system, thereby reducing transmission losses and
improving overall system efficiency.
3. Transient Stability Enhancement: During disturbances or faults in the power system,
STATCOM can provide rapid reactive power support, helping to maintain synchronism
and enhance the transient stability of the system.
4. Power Oscillation Damping: STATCOM can be used to damp power oscillations in the
system by modulating the reactive power output in response to oscillations, improving the
overall stability of the system.
5. Renewable Energy Integration: As renewable energy sources like wind and solar power
are integrated into the grid, STATCOM can help mitigate the voltage and reactive power
fluctuations associated with these intermittent sources, ensuring a more stable and reliable
power supply.

STATCOM technology has become increasingly important in modern power systems due to its
fast response, flexibility, and ability to provide dynamic reactive power compensation. It plays a
crucial role in improving power quality, enhancing system stability, and facilitating the
integration of renewable energy sources.

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