MTech Facts Controllers syllabus for 2 Sem 2020 scheme 20EPS23

Module-1 Control Mechanism of Transmission System 0 hours

Control Mechanism of Transmission System:

Background, Electrical Transmission Networks, Conventional Control Mechanisms, Flexible ac Transmission Systems (FACTS), Emerging Transmission Networks.

 

Reactive-Power Control in Electrical Power Transmission Systems:

Reactive Power, Uncompensated Transmission Lines, Passive Compensation.

 

Principles of Conventional Reactive-Power Compensators:

Introduction, Synchronous Condensers, The Saturated Reactor (SR),Thyristor-Controlled Reactor (TCR), The Thyristor-Controlled Transformer (TCT). ∎

Module-2 Principles of Conventional Reactive-Power Compensators (continued) 0 hours

Principles of Conventional Reactive-Power Compensators (continued):

The Fixed Capacitor–ThyristorControlled Reactor (FC–TCR), The Mechanically Switched Capacitor–Thyristor-Controlled Reactor (MSC–TCR), The Thyristor-Switched Capacitor (TSC), The Thyristor-Switched Capacitor–Thyristor-Controlled Reactor (TSC– TCR), A Comparison of Different SVCs. SVC Voltage Control: Introduction Voltage Control.

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Module-3 SVC Voltage Control (continued) 0 hours

SVC Voltage Control (continued):

Effect of Network Resonances on the Controller Response, The 2nd Harmonic Interaction between the SVC and ac Network, Application of the SVC to Series-Compensated ac Systems, 3rd Harmonic Distortion, Voltage-Controller Design Studies. ∎

Module-4 SVC Applications 0 hours

SVC Applications:

Introduction, Increase in Steady-State Power-Transfer Capacity, Enhancement of Transient Stability, Augmentation of Power-System Damping - Principle of the SVC Auxiliary Control, Torque Contributions of SVC Controllers, Effect of the Power System, Effect of the SVC, SVC Mitigation of Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) - Principle of SVC Control, Configuration and Design of the SVC Controller, Rating of an SVC, Prevention of Voltage Instability- Principles of SVC Control- A Case Study, Configuration and Design of the SVC Controller, Rating of an SVC.

 

The Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC):

Series Compensation, The TCSC Controller, Operation of the TCSC, The TSSC, Analysis of the TCSC, Capability Characteristics, Harmonic Performance, Losses, Response of the TCSC, Modelling of the TCSC. ∎

Module-5 TCSC Applications 0 hours

TCSC Applications:

Introduction, Open-Loop Control, Closed-Loop Control, Improvement of the SystemStability Limit, Enhancement of System Damping, Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) Mitigation, VoltageCollapse Prevention.

 

VSC based FACTS Controllers:

Introduction, The STATCOM, The SSSC, The UPFC, Comparative Evaluation of Different FACTS Controllers.

 

Course outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • Discuss the growth of complex electrical power networks, the lack of controllability of the active- and reactive-power flows in energized networks.
  • Describe the conventional controlled systems and the basic operating principles of FACTS.
  • Describe the various components of a general SVC, its control system, control characteristics and the design of the SVC voltage regulator.
  • Explain the use of SVC in stability enhancement, damping subsynchronous oscillations, improvement of HVDC link performance.
  • Explain the concepts of series compensation, TCSC controller and its operation, characteristics, modeling and applications.
  • Explain the operation of voltage source converter based FACTS.

 

Question paper pattern:

The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored will be proportionately reduced to 60.

  • The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
  • Each full question is for 20 marks.
  • There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

 

Text/Reference Books

1.Thyristor-Based FACTs Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems, R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley, 2002.

2. Understanding FACTS: concepts and technology of flexible AC Transmission systems, Narain G.Hingorani Laszlo Gyugyi,Wiley,2000.

3. Facts Controllers in Power Transmission and Distribution, K. R. Padiyar, New Age International, 2007.

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