Distributed Control System | Block Diagram and Architecture
Introduction Digital Control System (DCS) also known as Distributed Control system is the brain of the control system. DCS refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process…
Radar | Types of Radar, Advantages and Disadvantages
Radar RADAR stands for Radio Detection and Ranging System. Radar detection system uses radio waves to determine objects' range, angle, or velocity. It can detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles,…
Unified Power Flow Controller | Control, Protection, and Charactersitcs
UPFC The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) proposed by Gyugyi is the most versatile FACTS controller for the regulation of voltage and power flow in a transmission line. It consists…
Layout of Substations | Types, Advantages and Applications
Introduction A substation is a crucial part of an electrical supply system that helps transfer high-voltage electricity from power plants to local areas where it is needed. The voltage might…
STATCOM | Static Synchronous Compensator
Introduction Static Synchronous Compensator was developed as an advanced static VAR compensator where a voltage source converter (VSC) is used instead of the controllable reactors and switched capacitors. Although VSCs…
SSSC | Operation, Modelling, and Applications
SSSC The Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) is a series-connected FACTS controller based on VSC and can be viewed as an advanced type of controlled series compensation, just as a…
Fluidized Bed Gasifier | Types, Operation, Design and Development
Introduction A fluidized Bed Gasifier is a process that turns waste material containing carbon into synthetic fuel gas and a small amount of inert char. Biosolids are fed into the…
Load Flow Studies | Types, Challenges and Techniques
Load Flow Studies Load flow studies are crucial for system planning and operation. They help assess system performance and operations under specific conditions. Power systems are complex and have nonlinear…
Interphase Power Controller | Improvement and Applications
Introduction The installation of the world’s first Interphase Power Controller (IPC) at the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Plattsburgh substation on the 115 kV tie that interconnects the NYPA and…
TCSC | Operation, Analysis, and Control
TCSC A Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) is a series FACTS device used as a capacitive reactance compensator. It offers effective solutions because the thyristor allows flexible control. The TCSC…
