TABLE OF CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PRINCIPLE

3. Diagram of a typical SVC configuration

4. Advantage of Static VAR Compensator

5. Connection
6. CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
 Day by day, demands on the transmission network are
increasing because of the increasing number of non
utility generators.

 The SVC is capable of step less adjustment of reactive

power over an unlimited range without any time delay.

 It improves the system stability and system power

factor.
INTRODUCTION
 The SVC is an automated impedance matching device,
designed to bring the system closer to unity power
factor. SVCs are used in two main situations:
◦ Connected to the power system, to regulate the
transmission voltage ("Transmission SVC")
◦ Connected near large industrial loads, to improve
power quality ("Industrial SVC")

 In transmission applications, the SVC is used to regulate

the grid voltage. If the power system's reactive load
is capacitive (leading), the SVC will use thyristor
controlled reactors to consume VARs from the system,
lowering the system voltage.
PRINCIPLE
 SVC is capable of step less adjustment of
reactive power over an unlimited range
without any time delay. It improves the
system stability and system power factor.
 Elements which may be used to make an
SVC typically include:\
◦ Thyristor controlled reactor (TCR), where the
reactor may be air- or iron-cored
◦ Thyristor switched capacitor (TSC)
◦ Harmonic filter(s)
◦ Mechanically switched capacitors or reactors
(switched by a circuit breaker)
Thyristor controlled reactor (TCR):
 The TCR stands for Thyristor controlled reactor. In the
electric power transmission system, the TCR is a
resistance which is connected in series through the
bidirectional thyristor valve. The thyristor valve is a
phase controlled valve and it gives the delivered reactive
power should be adjusted to meet the varying system
condition.
Thyristor switched capacitor (TSC)
 The TCR is a three-phase assembly and generally connected in a
delta arrangement to give the partial cancellation of harmonics.
 The TCR reactor is divided into two halves, with the thyristor
valves are connected between the two halves. Hence it will protect
the vulnerable thyristor valve from the high voltage electrical short
circuit which is made through the air and exposed conductors.
One-line diagram of a typical SVC configuration; here
employing a thyristor controlled reactor, a thyristor switched
capacitor, a harmonic filter, a mechanically switched capacitor
and a mechanically switched reactor
Connection

 Generally, static VAR compensation is not done at line

voltage; a bank of transformers steps the transmission
voltage (for example, 230 kV) down to a much lower
level (for example, 9.0 kV).
 Another common connection point for SVC is on the
delta tertiary winding of Y-connected auto-transformers
used to connect one transmission voltage to another
voltage.
 In some static VAR compensators for industrial
applications such as electric arc furnaces, where there
may be an existing medium-voltage busbar present (for
example at 33 kV or 34.5 kV)
Advantage of Static VAR
Compensator
 It increased the power transmission
capability of the transmission lines.
 It improved the transient stability of the
system.
 It controlled the steady state and
temporary overvoltages.
 It improved the load power factor, and
therefore, reduced line losses and
improved system capability.
CONCLUSION

 The main advantage of SVCs over simple

mechanically switched compensation
schemes is their near-instantaneous
response to changes in the system
voltage.
 For this reason they are often operated at
close to their zero-point in order to
maximize the reactive power correction
they can rapidly provide when required.
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