SVC to increase the transmission capacity and stability of the

Mexican 400 kV system

An ABB thyristor-controlled compensator with a dynamic The TCRs eliminate the excessive voltage rise which can
range of 600 Mvar is operating since 1982 in the Temascal occur when operating on light load and during abnormal
400 kV substation of CFE in Mexico. The compensator was conditions in the power system, and in addition reduce surges
installed in order to increase the transmission capacity and during switching operations. The TSCs stabilise the system
ensure secure power supply in the 400 kV transmission sys- during heavy and peak load periods.
tem between the hydro-power generating stations in the south
of the country and the large consumer area of Mexico City. The successful implementation of the SVC concept in the
CFE 400 kV network has been demonstrated further by an
The compensator consists of four thyristor-switched capaci- established increase of power transmission capacity of close
tor groups (TSC) and four thyristor-controlled reactors (TCR), to 200 MW.
each rated at 75 Mvar. This permits continuous regulation of
reactive power from 300 Mvar inductive to 300 Mvar capaci-
tive. The actual range of operation is further extended by Technical data
control of 9 mechanically-switched reactors having a total
rating of 490 Mvar. Controlled voltage 400 kV
Rating 300 Mvar inductive to
300 Mvar capacitive
Mechanically-switched 490 Mvar
reactors, total rating
Power transformer rating Three single-phase
100/50/50 MVA
Control system Three-phase voltage control by
means of a voltage regulator.
Thyristor valves Water-cooled thyristor valves
with magnetic firing.
 Station Layout

A02-0105 E, 2011-01, Elanders Sverige AB

1 Transformer
2 Shunt reactor
3 Series reactor
4 Capacitor bank
5 Three-phase thyristor valves
6 Pumping station
7 Heat exchanger
8 Control room
9 Auxiliary power room

Transient stability improvement

The figure clearly illustrates the stabilizing effect of the SVC during
transient conditions produced by temporary fault situations. In the
cases shown, a fault was cleared after five cycles, and the subse-
quent voltage swings are being efficiently damped by the SVC.
1750 MW denotes the transient stability limit without a
compensator.

With the compensator in operation, the transient stability limit is

increased, and in the case shown (1850 MW), the SVC conse-
quently saves the system from voltage collapse.

For more information please contact:

ABB AB
FACTS
SE-721 64 Västerås,
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 (0)21 32 50 00
Fax: +46 (0)21 32 48 10

www.abb.com/FACTS