FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) technologies
Tareq Aljumylee
Engineering Manager ABB Global Associate Project Manager-Senior Project Lead Engineer
FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) technologies provide more power and control in existing AC as well as green-field networks and have minimal environmental impact.?
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A summary Table of different technologies found in Figure 1 below:
Different technologies used all over the world to relief the grid from congestions and ensure voltage level, system stability and phase balance.
All technologies are explained in details in A matter of FACTS.
Transverse elements (Shunt devices) and Longitudinal elements (Series devices) both used for compensation.
Transverse elements provides voltage and reactive power control, whereas the Longitudinal elements provides power and current flow control.
It all start with comprehensive power system system studies of existing systems to spot the congested zones and find the best solution to solve it.