Unbalanced Phase-to-Phase Voltage Compensators Applied to Radial Distribution Feeders

Optimal allocation of FACTS devices in power system using genetic algorithms

“…Unlike traditional shunt reactive elements, FACTS are able to rapidly and smoothly supply or absorb reactive power by controlling the firing delay angles of thyristors (valves). They have been used in transmission and distribution systems for voltage and reactive power control [4], [5] .SVC uses power electronics to control its reactive power output to regulate bus voltage. Compared to mechanically switched capacitor banks, SVC reacts very fast and has high reliability.…”