Static synchronous compensators (STATCOM): a review

B Singh, R Saha, A Chandra, K Al-Haddad - IET power electronics, 2009 - IET
Fast acting static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), a representative of FACTS family,
is a promising technology being extensively used as the state-of-the-art dynamic shunt …

Multilevel converters: An enabling technology for high-power applications

J Rodriguez, LG Franquelo, S Kouro… - Proceedings of the …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multilevel converters are considered today as the state-of-the-art power-conversion systems
for high-power and power-quality demanding applications. This paper presents a tutorial on …

A review of reactive power compensation devices

X Zhou, K Wei, Y Ma, Z Gao - 2018 IEEE International …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The quality of electrical power in a network is a major concern which has to be examined
with caution in order to achieve a reliable electrical power system network. Reactive power …

Control of a cascade STATCOM with star configuration under unbalanced conditions

Q Song, W Liu - IEEE Transactions on Power electronics, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A control scheme for star-connected cascade static synchronous compensators
(STATCOMs) operating under unbalanced conditions is proposed. The STATCOM is …

Simplified feedback linearization control of three-phase photovoltaic inverter with an LCL filter

X Bao, F Zhuo, Y Tian, P Tan - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The conventional grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverter is controlled by a dual-loop
control strategy in synchronous reference frame, and the controllers are designed for steady …

Adaptive PI control of STATCOM for voltage regulation

Y Xu, F Li - IEEE transactions on power delivery, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
STATCOM can provide fast and efficient reactive power support to maintain power system
voltage stability. In the literature, various STATCOM control methods have been discussed …

Analysis of the power balance in the cells of a multilevel cascaded H-bridge converter

S Vazquez, JI Leon, JM Carrasco… - IEEE Transactions …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multilevel cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters have been presented as a good solution for
high-power applications. In this way, several control and modulation techniques have been …

Comparison of neutral-point-clamped, symmetrical, and hybrid asymmetrical multilevel inverters

DAB Zambra, C Rech… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2010 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a comparison of three topologies of multilevel inverters applied to drive
an induction motor of 500 kVA/4.16 kV rating. The multilevel inverters analyzed are the …

Fuzzy-PI-based direct-output-voltage control strategy for the STATCOM used in utility distribution systems

A Luo, C Tang, Z Shuai, J Tang, XY Xu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the control strategy for the static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) used
in utility distribution systems is investigated, and a novel fuzzy-PI-based direct-output …

Multilevel optimal modulation and dynamic control strategies for STATCOMs using cascaded multilevel inverters

Q Song, W Liu, Z Yuan - IEEE transactions on power delivery, 2007 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A multilevel optimal modulation strategy was developed for static synchronous
compensators (STATCOMs) using cascaded multilevel inverters. In this strategy, besides the …