TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator)

Thyristor controlled series compensators (TCSCs) are an extension of conventional series capacitors through adding a thyristor-controlled reactor. Placing a controlled reactor in parallel with a series capacitor enables a continuous and rapidly variable series compensation system.

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TCSC Power Circuit The basic power circuit for the TCSC is simple. It has a separate circuit for each phase. The TCR needs control. The key Elements in the TCSC are: power circuit for the power converter; synchronization and gate control; control loops. 24/08/2007
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Representation of FACTS Controllers Based on Conventional Thyristors ITCR Q Q C L VTCR VSVC L

The thyristor-controlled reactor (TCR)

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The static VAR compensator (SVC)

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The thyristor-controlled series compensator (TCSC)

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TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator)

The effective impedance is:

Where: And is the firing delay angle measured from the Vc peak.

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TCSC Characteristic. Impedance versus firing delay angle 24/08/2007

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Typical TCSC Waveforms

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TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator)

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Typical TCSC Waveform

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TCSC (Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator)

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TCR Internal Control Scheme A Thyristor controlled series compensator TCSC is planned for better utilization in India in 2000. The FACTS system was to be installed on the 400kV, 395km long , Kanpur- Ballabgarh line. Kanpur- Ballabgarh and Kanpur-Agra 400kV lines in Northern grid of UP carry about 800MW power from Singrauli and Rihand belt to western UP and Rajasthan. 24/08/2007