Introduction

 The dynamics of an electric power system

 The need for adjustable reactive compensation
The need for adjustable reactive
compensation

 To maintain the stability of synchronous machines

 To control voltage within acceptable bounds about
the desired steady-state value to provide quality
service to consumer loads
 To regulate voltage profiles in the network to
prevent unnecessary flows of reactive power on
transmission lines
Four Characteristic Time Periods
 Sub-transient period
 Transient period
 First-swing period
 Oscillatory period
Electrical behavior of a system during the
transient period
Passive Shunt Compensation