SVC (Static Var Compensator) modeling to calculate the steady state power flow based on the Newton-Raphson algorithm

Abstract

One of the first steps in order to evaluate the feasibility of a reactive compensation system (traditional or based on power electronics) is thestudy of the steady state power flow, because this analysis provides a global perspective of the system behavior due to the new element. In this paper, new modeling alternatives proposed by the literature for 'svc inclusion in power systems for studies of power flow based on the Newton-Raphson algorithms are investigated using MATLAB. The models and the software outlined in this paper are the first results of the degree project of the School of Electrical Engineering regarding FACTS devices