RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Ibrahimpatnam, R.R Dist.

Department of EEE - M.Tech(EPS)
FACTS Assignment Questions
1. (a) Discuss about transformer connections of a 12-pulse and 24-pulse operation?
(b) Compare the advantages and disadvantages of voltage source converters and current
source converters?
2. (a) Do you think FACTS technology provide solutions the constraints of today power
system? Discuss.
(b) What are the benefits from the FACTS controllers?
3. Explain the operation of 3-phase full wave voltage source bridge converter with relevant
waveforms.
4. (a) What limits the loading capability of transmission lines? Explain.
(b) Explain the basic types of FACTS controllers give an example for each type.
5. (a) Derive the fundamental and harmonics voltages for a three phase bridge converter.
(b) Explain the single phase full wave bridge voltage source converter.
6. (a) Explain power flow in an AC transmission system.
(b) What are the relative importances of controllable parameters in an AC transmission
system?
7. (a) Explain the concept of voltage source inverter.
(b) Briefly discuss the three level voltage source converter.
8. Describe the pulse width modulation converter with neat circuit diagram and waveforms.
9. Explain the necessity of shunt compensation for
(i) Midpoint voltage regulation
(ii) Prevention of voltage instability
10. (a) Discuss how to improve the transient stability by using shunt compensation.
(b) Write a short note on the objectives of shunt compensation.
Text Books:
1. Understanding FACTS Devices by N.G.Hingorani and L.Guygi, IEEE Press Publications
2000.