Electrical Power Flow Improvement by Reducing Fault Current using FACTS Devices

Jahin Al Hasan Joy, Md Rafiqul Islam, Nayeema Hasan, Ibrahim Mustafa Mehedi, Muhyaddin Jamal Rawa, Hussain Bassi

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Abstract

Nowadays, power demand has increased to a large extent. But due to scarcity of resources, transmission and distribution systems are not capable of fulfilling the unbound demand. The loss existing within the power lines makes the situation more unfavorable to transfer maximum power. One of the most effective ways to reduce these line losses is the implementation of a Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS). In this paper, the FACTS devices are utilized for reducing the fault current in the system. This also increases the performance of the switchgear and protection equipment. Further larger power can be transmitted through the system with the same switchgear and protection equipment due to reduced fault current. The performance of Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC), Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM), and Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) is analyzed in this case. The STATCOM and UPFC show remarkable performance in fault current reduction. So, besides the voltage regulation and power flow control, STATCOM and UPFC can also ensure the fault current reduction in the power system. The feasibility of the system model is analyzed in MATLAB/Simulink environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages300-305
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665414937
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Mar 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event18th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2021 - Monastir, Tunisia
Duration: 22 Mar 202125 Mar 2021

Publication series

Name18th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2021

Conference

Conference18th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals and Devices, SSD 2021
Country/TerritoryTunisia
CityMonastir
Period22/03/2125/03/21

Keywords

  • FACTS
  • Short circuit fault
  • SSSC
  • STATCOM
  • UPFC

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