Question

SVC is basically:

• A. A FACTS controller connected to the transmission line by series insertion transformer only
• B. A compensator used to exchange real power at fundamental frequency
• C. A series connected FACTS controller
• D. A shunt connected FACTS controller

Hint:

Static Var Compensators (SVC) are used in power systems for voltage stabilization by dynamically adjusting reactive power in a shunt configuration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Static Var Compensator (SVC) is a type of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) device used for voltage regulation and reactive power compensation. Step 2: SVC operates in shunt configuration, meaning it is connected in parallel to the transmission line and dynamically adjusts the reactive power. Step 3: Functionality:
- Absorbs or injects reactive power to maintain voltage stability.
- Uses thyristor-switched reactors (TSR) and thyristor-switched capacitors (TSC) for dynamic control. Step 4: Evaluation of options:
- (A) Incorrect: SVC is not a series-connected transformer-based controller.
- (B) Incorrect: SVC controls reactive power, not real power exchange.
- (C) Incorrect: SVC is a shunt-connected FACTS controller, not series.