Static Var Compensator Solutions

Today’s Environment Todays transmission grid is changing and becoming more complex to manage. Utilities globally are experiencing challenges such as: GE’s Static Var Compensator (SVC) solution allows grid operators to gain accurate control of reactive network power, increase power transfer capability and improve steady-state and dynamic stability of the grid. • Increase in global demand for electricity • Thermal plant retirements coupled with an increase in renewable generation, often remote from load centers SVC controls transmission line voltage to compensate for reactive power balance by absorbing...

Static Var Compensator Solution – The GE Advantage GE’s SVC solutions are customized based on the utility’s technical and economic requirements for their network such as fault level and load parameters. GE provides one of the broadest range of SVC configurations with two types of SVC design: classic and patented Main Reactor. Classic SVC and GE’s patented Main Reactor SVC provides more design flexibility to ensure optimized system performance GE provides an extensive services portfolio comprised of feasibility and network studies, project management, engineering capabilities, equipment, installation...

Classic SVC Design GE’s Classic SVC design is customized based on the utility’s key requirements for system performance. Every system is tested extensively during factory acceptance testing and site commissioning to guaranteed performance. Benefits of the classic SVC design: • Allows grid operators to gain accurate control of network reactive power and voltage • Increases power transfer capability • Improves steady-state and dynamic stability of the grid Main components of the system include: • SVC transformers • Thyristor Controlled Reactors (TCR) • Thyristor Switched Capacitors (TSC) • Harmonic...

Patented Main Reactor SVC Design GE’s patented Main Reactor SVC design is customized based on the utility’s key requirements for system performance. Every system is tested extensively during factory acceptance testing and site commissioning to ensure guaranteed performance. Traditionally, the SVC medium voltage bus is connected directly to the SVC coupling transformer, but with the main reactor configuration there is a reactor connected between SVC bus and coupling transformer. The Main Reactor concept efficiently isolates harmonics, even in demanding network conditions. This design requires...

GE’s Advanced Digital Control for SVC Systems GE’s approach to SVC Control System represents the latest in design methodology by utilizing a powerful Model Based Design approach. With this approach the SVC Control System software is built using a core library of complex control algorithms that represents over 50 years of FACTS experience within GE. Model Based Design utilizes a graphical interface for the design stage and translation of control models with automatic code generation for all testing and verification stages. With this approach, GE has enhanced the quality, reliability, and maintainability...

GE’s Advanced Thyristor Valve for SVC Systems Thyristor Controlled Reactor and Thyristor Switched Capacitors Thyristor valves are used for controlling the reactive power output of Static Var Compensators. TCR valves are used to control the effective fundamental frequency current in the reactors by controlling the firing angle of the thyristors. TSC valves are used for switching capacitor banks on or off according to the reactive power demand. Advanced Thyristor Valve The Advanced Thyristor Valve (ATV) is GE’s latest range of liquid-cooled thyristor valves for Static Var Compensator applications....

GE’s Static Var Compensator References GE has designed, delivered and supports over 380 Static Var Compensator Systems globally in a broad range of applications and environments. The below details are a selected representation of recent projects, a complete reference list is available upon request. Canada 138 kV, -40/+150 Mvar 315 kV, -100/+30 Mvar 240 kV, -100/+200 Mvar Europe 225 kV, ±250 Mvar 33 kV, 0/+148 Mvar 35 kV, 0/+140 Mvar 275 kV, ±150 Mvar USA 230 kV, -260/+40 Mvar 138 kV, -5/+33 Mvar 138 kV, -33/+22 Mvar 34.5 kV, -45/+165 Mvar Asia-Pacific 33 kV, 0/+85 Mvar 220 kV, -26/+49 Mvar Latin...

Project Management and Execution Global Capabilities The GE project team represents unsurpassed worldwide power system engineering capabilities, comprehensive system design expertise, and unequalled project management experience. GE delivers highly reliable solutions that fully meet the customers power system requirements. With each reactive compensation project GE undertakes, this team is committed to delivering 100% satisfaction. GE provides engineering excellence to design and deliver complete reactive compensation projects tailored to each customer’s requirements and needs. Providing dedicated...

Energy Consulting GE has a dedicated staff of consultants that provide engineering, technical support and expertise to the electrical power industry to support Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) projects worldwide. Below are details of the support and services GE provides its customers. Electric Power Industry Support Activities Final System Design (Post Award) GE’s technical subject matter experts, contribute towards advancements in the electric power industry through supporting the following activities: GE’s subject matter experts work seamlessly with customers to finalize the system...

Beauly Substation, Scotland, UK 1st Installation of GE’s Patented Main Reactor Design

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