Analysis of Steady State and Dynamic Performance of a Static Synchronous Compensator ( STATCOM )

This paper presents some steady state and dynamic performance characteristics of a twelve-pulse STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) using the Electromagnetic Transient Program EMTP/ATP (Alternative Transients Program). The twelve-pulse STATCOM and its compensation characteristics are analyzed. For steady state studies, the analysis of possible resonance due to the harmonics generated by the converter switching is presented. During the dynamic performance analysis, both frequency and time responses of the STATCOM are evaluated. Moreover, an interesting analysis of the converter linearity is presented, showing that the gain between the reactive power reference and the reactive power generated by the STATCOM is linear.