Benefits of SVC and STATCOM for electric utility application

Absfmcr-Examination of the behavior of SVCS and STATCOMs in electric power systems is pmnted. I h e paper is based on ansrytieal and simulation analysis, and conclusions ran be used as power industry guidelioes. We explain the principle s t ~ e t u r e ~ of SVCs and STATCOMs the models for dynamic studies and the impact of these deviees on steady state voltage and transient voltage stability. Sensitivity analysis is provided which shows the impact of SVCs and STATCOMs with regard to network strength. Harmonic issues, space requirements, and price d i d o n s are also briefly a d d W .