Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20190307132215

Using a FACTS Device as a Power Conditioner Suitable for Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation in Railway Application

Josip Pavleka* ; HEP-Distribution System Operator Ltd., Ulica grada Vukovara 37, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Srete Nikolovski orcid.org/0000-0002-9033-4332 ; Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek, Kneza Trpimira 2b, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Anton Marušić ; HEP-Distribution System Operator Ltd., Ulica grada Vukovara 37, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The paper presents advantages of dynamic reactive power compensation facilities instead of until now used fixed compensation, as a standard technical solution in railway. Short overview of theory in the field of FACTS device is given. Simulations of these systems have been successfully developed in the MATLAB Simulink program. Recommendation is given for some of main parts in plant design. Results of simulation were proven through the measurement, which was done. Finally, the impact of reactive power compensation using FACTS device on the stability of the EPS (Electrical Power System) voltage was evaluated. Significantly, reduced cost has been shown for over-consumed reactive energy.

Keywords

cost reduction; FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System); MATLAB Simulink Model; power conditioning; reactive power compensation; simulation

Hrčak ID:

228516

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/228516

Publication date:

27.11.2019.

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