WEBINAR I July 21,2020

FACTS TECHNOLOGIES
SHUNT COMPENSATION
POWERING GOOD FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HITACHI ABB POWER GRIDS

2020-07-18 © Hitachi ABB Power Grids 2020. All rights reserved
Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current PCC Point of Common Coupling/Connection

DC Direct Current PWM Pulse Width Modulation
EAF Electric Arc Furnace POD Power Oscillation Damping
EHV Extra High Voltage PSS Power System Stabilizer
FACTS Flexible Alternative Current Transmission Systems SC Series Capacitor
HV High Voltage SC Synchronous Condenser
HVDC High Voltage Direct Current SIL Surge Impedance Loading
HYBRID STATCOM SVC Classic+STATCOM SSR Sub-Synchronous Resonance
kV Kilovolts
STATCOM Static Synchronous Compensator
LF Ladle Furnace
SVC Static Var Compensator
MMC Modular Multilevel Converter
SVR Syncronous Voltage Reversal
MOV Metal Oxide Varistor
TCR Thyristor Controlled Reactor
MSC Mechanically Switched Capacitor
TCSC Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor
MSR Mechanically Switched Reactor
TL Transmission Line
MV Medium Voltage
MVA Megavolt Ampères (Apparent power) TOV Transient Over-Voltage
MVAr Megavolt Ampères Reactive (Reactive power) TRV Transient Recovery Voltage
MW Megawatt (Active power) TSC Thyristor Switched Capacitor
OH Overhead Line UHV Ultra High Voltage
VSC Voltage Source Converter
WTG Wind Turbine Generator
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Introduction
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The changing power landscape
Many drivers – one common need
Generation Consumers
Increasing energy Increasing power
production consumption
Integration of New grids in

renewables emerging markets
Need for good
power quality
Distributed Faster and stronger
generation transportation systems
Transmission
Aging Changing regulations Energy trading Reversible

infrastructure grid code compliance between regions power flow

Power Quality
Caring for the The benefits of good power quality
end customers
Power quality is a quantifiable measure of
how effectively power is utilized and
supplied in terms of its availability, quality
and efficiency.
Supply network reliability Energy efficiency
and availability
Good power quality is important along the
whole energy value chain:
Generation
Transmission
Distribution Increase Industrial Lower environmental

productivity impact
Industrial consumers
Residential consumers

Dynamic Shunt Compensation (DSC)
For grid stability

SVC (Static Var Compensation)
Steady-state and dynamic voltage control of
power transmission and distribution systems
Increase reliability
of supply
STATCOM
Dynamic voltage control of power transmission and
distribution systems for power system applications
Improve industrial
Hybrid solutions productvity
Easy extension of dynamic range, lower total losses and
superior contingency handling
Synchronous Condenser solutions Integrate more

renewable energy
Standalone or in combination with STATCOMs to improve
the short circuit level and overall power system inertia.

Series Compensation (SC)
For power flow augmentation

Fixed Series Compensation (FSC)
Transfer up to With FSC
Without FSC
50% Power X
Increased power
transfer
more power through new and existing power lines
while maintaining or even increasing stability.
Power oscillation
Thyristor Controlled Series Compensation (TCSC) damping (POD)
Without With
Controllability for the series compensation compensation compensation
Transmitted power
of the transmission line is added through power Risk of instability

electronics.
Mean power with
compensation Less environmental
This gives important benefits in mitigating power Mean power impact
oscillations and other dynamic disturbances. without compensation

STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTERS
More power to the railway line
Rail SFC PCS 6000 Reliable railway

Reliable and efficient grid interconnection interconnections
since… 1994
The medium voltage PCS 6000 Rail SFC allows the
connection of three-phase local distribution grids Highest system High efficiency
to single-phase railway power grids, at 16.7, 25, 50 availability over entire
or 60 Hz. power range
SFC
Rail SFC Light 3-phase 1-phase Less Enables smart

National Railway environmental control and test
Maximum efficiency with proven system behavior impact
grids grids functionalities
The first IGCT-based multilevel SFC available on

the market, expanding the proven PCS 6000 series.
Its multilevel topology offers maximum energy
efficiency.
Frequency 16.7, 25 Excellent and proven reaction to
The converter’s design results in a modular, robust
and safe structure offering optimum availability.
conversion at
50, 60 Hz events in the railway and utility
networks

SVC Classic
For dynamic voltage control

SVC Classic for Utility
The insurance policy for the grid.
Saving the grid from blackouts which can cost as

much as of supply
$1 Billion per hour

Improved industrial
SVC Classic for Industry productivity
The industrial workhorse to increase productivity

with reduced energy consumption
Reduce flicker by
50-75%
Less environmental
25%
Active power increase up to
impact

STATCOM
For dynamic voltage control

STATCOM for Utility
The insurance policy for the grid.
Saving the grid from blackouts which can cost as

much as of supply
$1 Billion per hour

Improved industrial
STATCOM for Industry productivity
The industrial workhorse to increase productivity

with reduced energy consumption
Reduce flicker by
75-90%
Less environmental
25%
Active power increase up to
impact

HYBRID STATCOM
Combining the best of two proven technologies
SVC Classic Hybrid STATCOM

- Superior Overvoltage - Wide reactive power range
Performance - Reduced Footprint
- Economies of Scale - Replace ageing SVCs Increase reliability
- High Availability of supply
- Proven Transmission
Performance
Integrate more
renewable energy
STATCOM
- Superior Undervoltage
Performance
- Low Harmonic
Emissions
- Operation in weak
Less environmental
grids
impact
- Speed of response

FACTS SOLUTIONS
A complete portfolio
Dynamic Shunt Series AC Railway

Compensation (DSC) Compensation (SC) Electrification
SVC Classic Fixed Series Rail Static Frequency

Compensation (FSC) Converters (SFC)
STATCOM Thyristor Controlled Load Balancers

Series Compensation (TCSC)
Hybrids Mini Cap
Synchronous Series Reactors

Condenser Systems

FACTS Solutions
A complete portfolio
Dynamic Shunt
Compensation (DSC)
SVC Classic Fixed Series Rail Static Frequency

Compensation (FSC) Converters (SFC)
STATCOM Thyristor Controlled SFC PCS 6000

Series Compensation (TCSC)
Hybrids Mini Cap
Synchronous Series Reactors

Condenser Systems

2 Dynamic Shunt Compensation
Topology and principle

Managing the Reactive Power
Power transfer and Voltage control

Generation Transmission/Distribution Consumption
Simple equations but several considerations are needed!

Shunt Compensation
Selection of Topology
SVC - Based on mature, well proven technology

- More than 500 ABB installations worldwide
- Thyristor based technology – TSC, TCR and
TSR
STATCOM
- Maintenance - mainly standard
equipment/components
- Superior over-voltage performance
Synchronous
Condensers
MSC/MSR
Hybrid STATCOM
& Hybrid SCs

Shunt Compensation
SVC
STATCOM - New concept of MMC VSC is state of the art

with low harmonic generation
- New multilevel STATCOM concept evolved
Synchronous from Two and Three-level converters
Condensers - IGBT and IGCT based MMC technology
- Superior under-voltage performance
MSC/MSR
Hybrid STATCOM
& Hybrid SCs

SVC
STATCOM
Synchronous
Condensers - Older, proven technology over the decades
- Resurgence in demand in recent years
- Similar reactive capability to other devices
MSC/MSR - Added benefit of inertia and short circuit
contribution
Hybrid STATCOM
& Hybrid SCs

Shunt Compensation
SVC
STATCOM
- Relatively simple and can be installed at low

cost
Synchronous
- Disadvantages:
Condensers
- Slow response time
- Discharge time for MSCs (several
minutes)
MSC/MSR
- Limited number of switching cycles of
CBs
- Mechanically switched reactors (MSR)
Hybrid STATCOM may create DC offset to the system
& Hybrid SCs voltage imposing risk of saturation of
CTs and power transformers.
Shunt Compensation
SVC
STATCOM
Synchronous
Condensers
MSC/MSR - Combination of the best performance from

STATCOM, SVC, and SC
- VSC used for continuous control, TSCs and
Hybrid STATCOM TSRs for offset
& Hybrid SCs - Asymmetrical dynamic MVAR ranges

STATCOM Technology
Comparison of Shunt Compensation Technologies

FACTS
STATCOM Synchronous MSR/MSC

SVC STATCOM
Hybrid Condenser Mechanically Switched R/C
Availability High High High High High
Losses Low Low Low High Low
Continuous controllability Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Step response 2 cycles < 1 cycle < 1 cycle > 500 ms 4-9 cycles*
Ratio of net. Strength to size 3 1 1.5 N.A >>
Harmonic filters Yes No* No* No No
Footprint X 0.5*X X X 0.4*X
Over Voltage capability Good Less good Good Good Good
Under Voltage capability Less good Good Good Good Less good
Investment (USD/kVAR) 500-100 500-100 500-100 > 150 < 50
O&M Cost Low Low Low High Low

STATCOM Technology
SVC vs. STATCOM – VI characteristic
SVC STATCOM Hybrid STATCOM
Hybrid STATCOM - Combination of the best from STATCOM and SVC

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology

STATCOM Technology
Configurations available
(a) Classic SVC (b) STATCOM (c) STATCOM Hybrid (d) STATCOM Hybrid (e) STATCOM Hybrid
VSC / TSC / TSR VSC / MSC / MSR VSC / MSC / MSR
Optimal topology determined by a number of factors

Shunt Compensation
Network Dependence Where is it located electrically?
Robustness What are the requirements for availability

and reliability?
Harmonic Generation What are the allowable limits for

generated harmonics?
Under/Overvoltage What are the var requirements at specific

voltage levels during certain contingencies?
Weak Grids/Resonances How is the grid changing?
Control Features What are the special requirements for

control methodologies?

Shunt Compensation
Network Dependence Where is it located electrically? - Hybrid STATCOM, STATCOM and stepped
SVCs are less sensitive and dependent on
network conditions.
- Harmonic filters in Classic SVCs, is a weak
point, as their performance depends entirely
and reliability?
on the network harmonic impedance




Shunt Compensation
Robustness What are the requirements for availability - In a rapidly changing power system
and reliability? environment, robust design of FACTS devices
is a challenge
- Today, harmonic filters in Classic SVCs are
optimized to the known grid topology and
may be less efficient after a few years’ time –
many times requirement for split TCR
branches


Shunt Compensation

and reliability?
Harmonic Generation What are the allowable limits for - Hybrid STATCOM and STACOM based on the
generated harmonics? multilevel technology have low harmonic
generation and thereby reduced number of
branches, i.e. harmonic filters of lower order
Under/Overvoltage What are the var requirements at specific not required


Shunt Compensation

and reliability?
Undervoltage
- At under-voltages, Hybrid STATCOM and
Harmonic Generation What are the allowable limits for STATCOM solutions provides more power
generated harmonics? than classic SVCs
Overvoltage

- At over-voltages, voltage and current ratings
voltage levels during certain contingencies? in the VSC converters have to be increased to
give the same power as classic SVCs
- Hybrid STATCOM solutions have better
Weak Grids/Resonances How is the grid changing? performance than pure STATCOM


Shunt Compensation

and reliability?
Weak Grids
generated harmonics? - STATCOM and Hybrid Solutions have typically
better performance in weak grids as the
capacitive filters are replaced by the VSC
Under/Overvoltage What are the var requirements at specific - ABB SVCs designed with special control
voltage levels during certain contingencies? features have been installed in weak grids;
Auas, Juna Downs, Ghazalah
Resonances
- Classic SVCs with harmonic filters have to be
designed to avoid oscillations close to the
fundamental frequency. In weak networks
there may be no alternative than split the
control methodologies? TSC to smaller units

Shunt Compensation

and reliability?


- Active Filtering
- Negative Sequence Control
Control Features What are the special requirements for - Power Oscillation Damping

Shunt Compensation
STATCOM working principle

Capacitive operation Capacitive operation
Inductive operation Inductive operation

STATCOM Technology
Why Multilevel STATCOM Technology

Selection of Multilevel VSC Technology
- Harmonics and Power Quality - the multilevel converter can deliver a

smoother wave shape (i.e. less harmonics) with a lower switching frequency
per each module.
- Absence of low-order harmonic filters – less sensitive and dependent on

network conditions.
- Reduced footprint – Thanks to simplicity in topology, requiring a minimum of

components, the footprint of an SVC Light installation is small.
- Modularity - Simplicity in topology, enables a high degree of prefabrication

and in-factory testing, leading to an overall reduction of project lead times
and enhanced product quality.
- Losses – Less switching losses, the multilevel concept can use relatively low
switching frequencies to produce a similar switching pattern as a
comparable 2- or 3-level converter
Multilevel VSC – Better performance and reduced footprint

Why Multilevel STATCOM Technology – Harmonics and Power Quality
Absence of low-order harmonic filters

Shunt Compensation
Single or Multiple Converters?

Selection of number of VSC blocks STATCOM with single converter STATCOM with multiple converters
- The number of VSC blocks are:

- Typically determined by network
requirements
- VSC block size shall be determined
from partial availability requirement
for MVARs (if applicable)
- Requirement for partial availability
may increase number of stops due to
increased number of VSC blocks
- Optimized by supplier
- Cost efficient solution - Solution when required MVARs exceeds
- VSC block size should be optimized available single converter rating
on converter current to minimize - Same design philosophy as for majority
of classic SVCs with TCR topology - Used for topologies with partially
number of converter cells
availability requirements
STATCOM topology and number of converters to be optimized by supplier

Shunt Compensation
Shunt Compensation
Control Feature Development for SVC and Hybrid STATCOM
State of the Art Control Features for SVC and Hybrid STATCOM
- New control features have been developed and implemented for SVCs
and Hybrid STATCOM during the last decade;
- Fast TSC blocking
- Adaptive gain control
- TSC self diagnosis
- Short circuit power estimate
- Fast TSC blocking and other sophisticated control features such as
TSC self-diagnosis and gain control developed during the last decade
can be implemented in old existing SVCs to boost their performance.
- These control features will not add any stress on the SVC main
components.
- Typically, fast TSC blocking and gain control is very efficient in weak
systems
New control features can be implemented in old existing SVCs to boost their performance

3 Our solutions

Hitachi-ABB Power Grids STATCOM Portfolio
Overview
Complete STATCOM
portfolio up to
425 MVAr
with one single converter
Range and configuration Selection criteria

- The ranges of the different STATCOMs are not rigid, meaning that they The selection of converter solution should be done related to:
might overlap their ”specific ranges”.
- Capability of fulfilling application requirements in optimal way
- Parallel connection of SVC Light® MP may be used for selected projects
- Impact on other subsystems for optimizing the overall system cost,
as alternative to SVC Light® HP or two PCS6000 in parallel can be an
footprint, reliability and losses
alternative to one ABB SVC Light® MP.

Overview

SVC Light®
Switching principle

STATCOM Application
Converter topologies
Multilevel Valve Module Concept
- Multilevel cascaded H-bridges, modular design.
- Modular in # of cells:
1 cell = 4 semiconductors (V1 – V4)
- Valve Modules connected in series. Number depends

on required output.
- Distributed dc-link
- The sum of all valve module output voltages form the

terminal voltage
- Low switching frequency

SVC Light® Building Blocks
Single Line Diagram
1. Power Transformers
2. Voltage Transformer
3. HP-filter (if required)
4. Charging Circuit
5. Phase Reactor
6. Electronic Current Transducer
7. Voltage Source Converter
ABB SVC Light ® from ~40 up to ~425 MVA per block

Power Transformers
4. Charging Circuit
5. Phase Reactor

SVC Light®
building blocks
Power Transformers
- Single or three phase power transformer
- The nominal voltage on the MV bus is typically in the
range of 15-60 kV irrespective of the primary voltage
level
- Wye-Delta vector group
- Large turn ratio
- Typical turn ratio is: 345/25 kV.
- Large turn ratio may result in very high short circuit
currents on the MV bus in the range of 50-90 kA
(rms, symmetrical).
- Currents in the MV windings and bushings also
become large due to large power and multiple
converters
- Designed without taps since it is the primary
voltage we are trying to control
- Auxiliary winding for stable and reliable
auxiliary power supply

AC yard and Phase Reactors
4. Charging Circuit
5. Phase Reactor

Phase Reactors
- Air core rector
- Side by side arrangement
- Establishes a difference in potential
between converter output voltage
and transformer secondary voltage.
- Smoothens the converter current and
to increase the connection
impedance for the converter to a
suitable level for the control system
- Limits fault currents

Cooling System
- Same type of cooling system as for
Classical SVCs
- Pump Unit
- Wall-mounted or free-standing
- Redundant pumps
- ABB Ability MACH™ enabled control
system: connected to the MACH™ main
control
- Heat Exchanger (Cooler)
- Redundant fan(s)
- Most SVC/STATCOM worldwide are
designed without redundant heat
exchanger

Control & Protection
4. Charging Circuit
5. Phase Reactor

Control & Protection
ABB Ability MACH™ System

• Utilized in FACTS & HVDC projects since
the late 1990’s
• Parallel operating control systems:

• One “Active”, one “Standby”
• One system can be switched out
for maintenance without de-
energizing
• Integrated Transient Fault Recorder
• Gateway Station for Interface into grid

communications.
• Remote Access Server capability
• Extensive Factory Validation Testing to

ensure quick on-site commissioning.
• User friendly HMI

Valves
4. Charging Circuit
5. Phase Reactor

Overview

SVC Light® High Power Building Blocks
Power electronics (valves)

SVC Light® High Power (HP): Valve SVC Light® HP: Valve Arrangement IGBT technology
The IGBT SVC Light ® valve module

for MMC
- Press-Pack technology
- Stable SCFM, superior
thermal cycling
- High robustness and
reliability
- Best in class power capability
SVC Light High Power - The IGBT MMC valve module; from ~75 up to ~425 MVA

SVC Light® High Power
Converter Topology
Pos 1 Pos 2
Chain-Link Cell
Phase Pos 3 Pos 4

Reactor
PCU (Position Control Unit)
VSC
Valve StakPak IGBT

SVC Light® High Power Building Blocks
Valve structure

System Integration
Converter valves are connected in a

configuration to optimize
performances and controllability of
the converter

Overview

SVC Light® Medium Power building blocks
SVC Light® Medium Power (MP): Valve SVC Light ® MP: Valve Arrangement IGBT technology
The IGCT MMC valve module

- Stable SCFM, superior thermal cycling
- High robustness and reliability
- Best in class power capability
New ABB SVC Light ® MP valve module from 40 up to ~120 MVA per block

MMC cell layout

Submodule design with IGCT and
bypass thyristor
- Continued operation after a single
component fault is mandatory - this
functionality is taken care of by the single
thyristor switch
- Identical clamping force requirements of
the press pack thyristor and RC-IGCT
devices enables a compact integration of all
semiconductor devices (RC-IGCT, clamping
diodes and thyristor) into one common
stack assembly.
- One thyristor for the upper converter cell is
placed on the top of the stack and one
thyristor for the lower cell is placed at the
bottom of the stack.

By-pass behavior
Turn-on bypass thyristor S5 Discharge cell capacitor Sustained bypass operation
Preferred protection action after all kind of Bypass thyristor S5 fails into short-circuit Bypass operation after failure when freewheeling
failures condition caused by capacitor discharge current diodes divert AC current into shorted bypass
thyristor

ABB Products and systems IGCT based

ACS5000
SVC Light® MP PCS6000 PCS8000 ACS6000 and ACS1000
- STATCOM - Wind generators - Pumped Hydro - PG auxiliaries - Chemical processes

- Rail Static Frequency - STATCOM power plant - Marine propulsion - O&G
Converters - Rail SFC - Rolling mills - PG auxiliaries
Large interest in further development of IGCT technology

IGCT development trends
Higher
temperatures
- Higher power
density
Larger
area
- Higher absolute
power
- record device turn-off
power
IGCT IGCT
+ Diode
Diode
Integration
- Higher power density
- Better thermal Bi-mode
utilization GCT (BGCT)
Beside general technology development, ABB optimizes for MMC power application to maximize customer values

System Integration
Same integration concept

as for SVC Light® HP, just
with a different valve
module

Overview

PCS 6000 STATCOM building blocks
PCS6000: Valve PCS6000: Converter IGCT technology
The IGCT PCS6000 converter

- Stable SCFM, superior thermal cycling
- High robustness and reliability
- High power density and negative sequence
capability
PCS6000 - The IGCT 3-level NPC valve module; up to 40 MVAr

PCS 6000 STATCOM
Precharger
Outdoor installation in IP54 container Transformer precharger
Hp-filter
Water cooling unit
Control cabinet
Auxiliary power cabinet
UPS

PCS 6000 STATCOM
Outdoor installation
in IP54 container
- Grid connections up to 345 kV
- System size up to 40 MVAR
- > 25 systems in service
- Compact containerized design and special
transformer design enables footprint of only
20*18m
- Low exposure to environmental stress
minimizes life-cycle cost and maintenance
- Very robust solution prevents the need for
filters and provides high immunity to changing
grid conditions
- In-rush free grid connection

PCS 6000 STATCOM
Harmonic Performance Typically allows for a filter less

design

Case Study
General
Hybrid Synchronous Condenser will combine the advantages of Synchronous Condenser
and STATCOM technologies, having an optimized design due to performance and losses.
- The Synchronous Condenser System (SCS) consists of a number of parallel operating

synchronous generators that are started with pony motors and then synchronized to
the power system. Contributes to
- System fault level
- Decreases frequency variations in the area
- Provides slow voltage regulation.
- Low voltage fault ride-through capability.
- Short time overload capacity for 15 to 30 min to prevent voltage collapse.
- STATCOM Contributes to
- Regulation and control of a defined voltage to the required set point.
- Fault ride-through capability.
- Provides fast response reactive power following contingencies.
- Provides dynamic fast response reactive power needed to mitigate voltage
collapse, under- and overvoltage.
- Detecting and damping of active power oscillations.

4
Case Studies

Case Study
Phoenix Hybrid Synchronous

Consdenser
Customer: Scottish Power, UK
Customer need
Help increase the integration of renewable energy sources in the UK
power grid during shutdown of nuclear and thermal power stations.
The intermittent renewable energy causes power quality issues such
as frequency and voltage regulation support.
ABB’s response
The world’s first Hybrid Synchronous Compensator, which combines
two existing technologies, a Synchronous Condenser (SC) and a
static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). Complementary
technologies that can be deployed together in future power grids to
provide much needed grid stability.
A collaboration project with Scottish Power and academic partners
aiming at developing a new way of addressing the spinning reserve
shortfall
Customer benefits
More stable supply of energy to UK electricity consumers
Estimated benefits of over 900 M$ by year 2035

Case Study
Borken Hybrid SVC Light® STATCOM
Customer: TenneT, Germany
Customer need
Germany’s energy transition roadmap aims for a renewable energy
target of at least 80% by 2050, This is making the grid weaker due to
the voltage fluctuations caused by intermittent renewable
generation.
ABB’s response
Installation of a Hybrid STATCOM SVC Light® rated +400/-250 Mvar..
Customer benefits
The Hybrid STATCOM will support and stabilize the grid, enabling
wind energy from north Germany to be transported to the heavy load
centers in the south.

Case Study
East Anglia ONE SVC Light®

STATCOMs
Customer: Scottish Power, UK
Customer needs
- Help Great Britain’s electricity transmission network to meet the
government’s target for 15 percent of the UK’s energy to be
produced from renewable sources by 2020.
- Grid Code Compliance – Balance the power output from an
offshore windfarm to the network delivering clean, renewable
energy.
ABB’s response
- Two STATCOM SVC Light® +/- 220 Mvar to the 400 kV grid.
- Two special designed Autotransformers with the purpose to
transmit power from the offshore windfarm to the 400 kV Grid.
- The STATCOMs are connected to the tertiary winding of the
Autotransformers
Customer benefits
- Will allow Scottish Power to develop up to 714 MW of clean and
reliable renewable energy that will be delivered to over 500,000
homes in Great Britain.
Case Study
Kilgallioch Onshore Windfarm PCS6000 STATCOM
Customer: Scottish Power Renewables, UK
Customer needs
Stabilize power supply and facilitate renewables by integrating wind
farm into the national power grid. Meet UK grid code requirements.
ABB’s response
Installation of three containerized STATCOM PCS 6000 units
(including converters in a container, transformers and heat
exchangers). The STATCOMs are the latest upgraded version of the
PCS 6000 with a power rating of 32 – 40 MVA.
Customer benefits
The STATCOM units will ensure full grid code compliance and
dynamic power compensation for the third largest onshore wind
farm in the UK, and will provide more than 600 MVAr to help
strengthen the country’s power grid.

Case Study
Outokumpu SVC Light® STATCOM
Customer: Outokumpu, FI
Customer needs
Flicker reduction of more than three times, otherwise violation of the
National Grid Code (a prerequisite for the operation of the Arc
Furnace).
ABB’s response
Installation of a 33 kV SVC Light®, 0/+164 Mvar
Customer benefits
- Flicker reduction of more than four (4) times, twice more than with
a conventional SVC
- Improved productivity of the steel manufacturing process

Case Study
Magnitorsk Iron & Steel (MMK)

Iskenderun SVC
Customer: MMK, TK
Customer needs
Network disturbances (flicker) and poor power quality to other
neighbouring facilities, emanated from the operation of a very large
electric furnace (EAF) and ladle furnace (LF). The EAF, rated at 300
MVA, is among the largest ever installed in a steel plant in the world
and has a production capacity of 2,5 million tons of flat-rolled
products.
ABB’s response
Installation of a compensating device, one of the largest Static Var
Compensator’s (SVC) for Steel plants in the world, rated at 0/330
Mvar.
Customer benefits
- The SVC brings dynamic voltage stabilization, reduces flicker and
mitigates harmonics
- Good power quality to the steel plant as well as the neighbouring
facilities
- Higher productivity and process economy improved

Case Study
Malmberget Ore Mine SVC
Customer: LKAB, SE
Customer needs
LKAB is a large iron ore mine located in the Northern part of Sweden
Production is based on large, variable-speed mine hoists bringing the
ore to the surface. Productivity was limited due to a weak supply grid;
only one mine hoist could be started at a time
ABB’s response
An ABB SVC rated at 0-30 Mvar (capacitive) installed at the 6 kV mine
hoist bus.
Customer benefits
- Stabilization of the 6 kV feeding voltage for various load conditions.
- Enabling simultaneous start-up of four mine hoists, against only one
at a time without the SVC
- An increased ore yield from the mine by 30%
- Improved power supply and power quality

POWERING GOOD FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HITACHI ABB POWER GRIDS
Our team
Speakers
Fahd Hashiesh Arunav Jha Ranfeng Situ

Global Market Development Regional Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager &
Manager, Power Quality, Power Quality, Hitachi ABB Hub Segment Lead for
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Power Grids India Renewables, Hitachi ABB
fahd.hashiesh@hitachi- arunav.jha@hitachi- Power Grids Singapore
powergrids.com powergrids.com ranfeng.situ@hitachi-
powergrids.com
Organizers
Ikhlas Nurdin Dhanny Wijaya Frisna Priscilla Ririn Andriyani

Strategic Account Manager Power Quality Country Sales Communications Manager Marketing Communications
Grid Integration, Hitachi ABB Champion, Hitachi ABB Power Hitachi ABB Power Grids & Administration Specialist
Power Grids Indonesia Grids Indonesia Indonesia Hitachi ABB Power Grids
ikhlas.nurdin@hitachi- Dhanny.Wijaya@hitachi- Frisna.Priscilla@hitachi- Indonesia
powergrids.com powergrids.com powergrids.com ririn.andriyani@hitachi-
powergrids.com

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Many drivers – one common need

Integration of New grids in

Aging Changing regulations Energy trading Reversible

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Caring for the The benefits of good power quality

Distribution Increase Industrial Lower environmental

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For grid stability

Synchronous Condenser solutions Integrate more

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For power flow augmentation

of the transmission line is added through power Risk of instability

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More power to the railway line

Rail SFC PCS 6000 Reliable railway

Rail SFC Light 3-phase 1-phase Less Enables smart

The first IGCT-based multilevel SFC available on

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For dynamic voltage control

Saving the grid from blackouts which can cost as

$1 Billion per hour

The industrial workhorse to increase productivity

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For dynamic voltage control

Saving the grid from blackouts which can cost as

$1 Billion per hour

The industrial workhorse to increase productivity

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Combining the best of two proven technologies

SVC Classic Hybrid STATCOM

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Dynamic Shunt Series AC Railway

SVC Classic Fixed Series Rail Static Frequency

STATCOM Thyristor Controlled Load Balancers

Hybrids Mini Cap

Synchronous Series Reactors

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SVC Classic Fixed Series Rail Static Frequency

STATCOM Thyristor Controlled SFC PCS 6000

Hybrids Mini Cap

Synchronous Series Reactors

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Power transfer and Voltage control

Simple equations but several considerations are needed!

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SVC - Based on mature, well proven technology

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STATCOM - New concept of MMC VSC is state of the art

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- Relatively simple and can be installed at low

MSC/MSR - Combination of the best performance from

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Comparison of Shunt Compensation Technologies

STATCOM Synchronous MSR/MSC

Availability High High High High High

Losses Low Low Low High Low

Continuous controllability Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Ratio of net. Strength to size 3 1 1.5 N.A >>

Footprint X 0.5X X X 0.4X