EEE4009 L T P J C

FACTS and HVDC

3 0 0 4 4

Pre-requisite EEE3003, EEE 3004 Syllabus version

Anti-requisite v. 2.0

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of controllable parameters and benefits of FACTS controllers.
2. Identify the significance of HVDC over HVAC transmission systems, types, control and
application of HVDC links in practical power systems.

Expected Course Outcome:

On the completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Study the applications of FACTS Controllers in power flow
2. Sort out the significance of shunt, series compensation and role of FACTS devices on
system control.
3. Analyze the functional operation and to design the controller of GCSC, TSSC, TCSC and
SSSC.
4. Discuss the principles, operation and control of UPFC and IPFC.
5. Describe the SSR theory and its mitigation methods using FACTS controllers.
6. Explain the HVDC concepts, application of HVDC systems in bulk power transmission.
7. Classify the DC links and describe the operation of various MTDC systems.
8. Design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards with realistic
constraints

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,5

Module:1 Introduction 6 Hours

Control of power flow in transmission lines, Application and classification of FACTS controllers.
Introduction to HVDC transmission- Comparison between HVDC and HVAC systems

Module:2 Shunt connected Devices 6 Hours

Objectives of shunt compensation , Methods of controllable VAR generation, Static Var
Compensator, STATCOM

Module:3 Series connected devices 7 Hours

Objectives of series compensation , GCSC, TSSC, TCSC and SSSC

Module:4 Combined controllers 6 Hours

Unified Power Flow Controller, Interline Power Flow Controller and Generalized Unified Power
Flow Controller

Module:5 Sub synchronous Resonance 5 Hours

SSR Theory and Mitigation using FACTS controllers

Module:6 HVDC Transmission 7 Hours

Introduction to CSI and VSI based HVDC Controllers. Converter control, Configuration of HVDC
system Recent Trends in HVDC transmission, HVDC systems in India. Case study

Module:7 Dc Links 6 Hours

Types of DC links, Back to back HVDC connections. Multi-terminal HVDC systems

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 Hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 Hours

Text Book(s)

1. NarainHingorani&LazzloGyugi “Understanding FACTS. Concepts & Technology of

FACTS”, Standard publishers & distributors, 2001.
2. K.R.Padiyar,"HVDC Power Transmission Systems “ New Academic Science , 2017

Reference Books

1. R.MohanMathur, Rajiv.K.Varma, “Thyristor Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical

Transmission systems” John Wiley and Sons, 2011.

2. Jos Arrillaga, Y. H. Liu, Neville R. Watson " Flexible Power Transmission: The HVDC
Options”, Wiley 2007.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Mode of assessment:

Recommended by Board of Studies 30/11/2015

Approved by Academic Council 39th AC Date 17/12/2015