Flexible ac transmission

Journal Article · Wed Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1993 · IEEE Spectrum (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/6.206621· OSTI ID:6628570

Hingorani, N G ^[1]

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1. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)

This article describes the use of thyristor-based controllers for more efficient and reliable power line performance. The topics of the article include the flexible ac transmission system, linking power systems, limiting parameters for power flow, the static var compensator, the subsynchronous resonance damper, the thyristor-controlled series capacitor, the static condenser, the phase angle regulator and maximizing capacity.

• OSTI ID: 6628570
• Journal Information: IEEE Spectrum (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Spectrum (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 30:4; ISSN 0018-9235; ISSN IEESAM
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS
OVERHEAD POWER TRANSMISSION
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