Comparative Analysis of Static Var Compensator Impact on Power Flow and System Losses Using Computational Simulation Tools
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Abstract
This study shows how performance of power systems can be enhanced through static var compensator (SVC) integration in power systems.Using the Newton-Raphson method on MATLAB and power system analysis toolbox (PSAT), we will analyze a standard 6 bus IEEE test system.The study presents a 2 methods approach.The study analyzes two operational scenarios: one with no control and another with TSC-TCR type SVC installed at Bus 5 of an optimized system.The analytical framework using L-index, which at Bus 5 must be less than 1 with L-index value of 0.42 obtained by incorporating voltage stability index and loss sensitivity factors show that Bus 5 is suitable for SVC placement to minimize losses and thus optimal placement is justified.The compensator can regulate voltage with a droop characteristic of 3% and a dynamic range of 50 MVar.The results obtained from the simulation show that the active power losses can be reduced from 13.735 MW to 12.710 MW which is a reduction of 7.5% and the reactive power losses can be reduced from 43.942 MVar to 40.893 MVar by 6.9%.Moreover, the voltage profile of critical buses can be improved by 38% vis- -vis the nominal voltage level.The analysis predicts a 41.4% increase in power transfer capability with simulations showing 38.7%.MATLAB and PSAT show good consistency with maximum differences of less than 2.1%.The results explain that either tool can be used for flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS) studies.MATLAB allows detailed algorithmic control and PSAT offers complete system modeling capabilities.This study offers a validated approach to optimal SVC placement, quantifies loss reduction and voltage enhancement, compares simulation tools, and provides a reproducible multinational case study to power system engineering, useful for researchers and practitioners of power system.The findings provide valuable insights to enhance grid stability and efficiency utilizing FACTS technology.
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