FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (FACTS):

Modern development in the power system gives important to control the

power flow along the transmission corridor. The modern power system network is
focused towards power electronics based controlling technology, developments under
the flexible AC transmission system (FACTS).

ADVANTAGES OF FACTS CONTROLLER:

Following are the main advantages of FACTS controllers:

1. FACTS controllers control the flow of power in transmission corridors by
controlling impedance of line & phase angle.
2. FACTS increases the loading capacity of capability of transmission lines to their
thermal capabilities, including short term & seasonal.
3. FACTS controller reduce loop flow.
4. FACTS reduces reactive power flow, hence line carries more active power.
5. FACTS provide greater flexibility in sitting new generation.
6. FACTS controller increases the system stability by raising the transient stability
limit, Limiting SC & over load.
7. FACTS controller increases utilization of the lowest cost generation.
8. FACTS controller, damp out of power system oscillation, which may damage
equipments & limit usable capacity of transmission.
9. FACTS controller gives secure & controllable line connection.

TYPES OF FACTS CONTROLLERS:

There are 4 types of FACT controller:
1. Series Controllers
2. Shunt Controllers
3. Combined Series-Series Controllers
4. Combined Series-Shunt Controllers.