Modeling and testing of a thyristor for thyristor controlled series compensation (TCSC)

A newly developed thyristor for thyristor controlled series compensation (TCSC), a FACTS controller, is analyzed. In order to qualify the device for unusually severe requirements, both mathematical modeling based on semiconductor physics and a thorough high current test series were carried out. Resu...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on power delivery 1994-01, Vol.9 (1), p.352-359
Main Authors: McDonald, D.J., Urbanek, J., Damsky, B.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
240201 - Power System Networks, Transmission & Distribution- AC Systems- (1990-)
AC SYSTEMS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC CONTROLLERS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
Fault currents
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
Physics
Power capacitors
POWER SYSTEMS
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
Protection
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
STABILIZATION
Substations
Switches
Testing
Thermal stresses
THYRISTORS
Voltage
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Summary:A newly developed thyristor for thyristor controlled series compensation (TCSC), a FACTS controller, is analyzed. In order to qualify the device for unusually severe requirements, both mathematical modeling based on semiconductor physics and a thorough high current test series were carried out. Results corroborate the accuracy of the model and demonstrate that the thyristor exceeds the thermal and di/dt requirements of the intended installation.< >
ISSN:0885-8977
1937-4208
DOI:10.1109/61.277706