Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Technology
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the requirements for power systems and utilities where FACTS Controllers/Devices are essential.
- Calculate power transmission capacity and implement reactive compensation techniques to enhance system performance.
- Analyze and model the operational principles, control mechanisms, and various FACTS Controllers' behavior.
- Assess how measurement systems, network resonances, and harmonics affect FACTS systems and overall power grid stability.
- Design and apply FACTS Controllers to increase power transfer, improve system stability, and prevent voltage instability and load imbalances.
Description
Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology plays a critical role in modern power grids, addressing challenges in system stability, power flow control, and the integration of renewable energy sources. As transmission networks evolve, the demand for precise, reliable, and rapid control mechanisms like FACTS has become increasingly significant, particularly in regions experiencing high load variability and renewable integration. FACTS Controllers offer innovative solutions that can effectively manage power flow, ensure grid stability, and mitigate common issues such as sub-synchronous resonances and voltage instability.
The course covers core principles and components such as Static Var Compensators (SVC) and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC). You will gain a thorough understanding of voltage regulation, load sharing, and system compensation techniques. Through practical examples, advanced modeling, and a hands-on case study, participants will explore how FACTS devices contribute to overall grid efficiency and stability. Key focus areas include reactive power compensation, voltage control, and system damping enhancements.
As the power industry continues to embrace renewable energy, this course offers essential knowledge on how FACTS technologies can be applied to future-proof grids. The course not only provides a detailed understanding of traditional power compensation devices but also addresses the latest advancements in Voltage Source Converter (VSC)-based FACTS controllers and their applications.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Transmission Engineers, Electrical Utility Engineers, Power System Designers, and Distribution Engineers involved in grid management and planning.
Managers, station operators, and technical professionals dealing with voltage regulation, power system stability, and load compensation challenges in power transmission/distribution systems will also benefit. Additionally, those working with renewable energy integration, or addressing system reliability in modern grids, will find this course particularly relevant.
Whether you are involved in utility operations, grid planning, or system design, this course will equip you with cutting-edge solutions to solve complex power system challenges.
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