Exploration of Modular Power Flow Control Technology on the Manitoba power system

A study has been performed to examine opportunities to leverage Smart Wires’ SmartValveTM technology to address transmission constraints to increase interconnection capacity between Manitoba and US. This evaluation included a series of steady-state studies conducted using PowerGem’s TARA software and Siemens PSS/E to assess areas where this could resolve constraints on the Manitoba power system. The SmartValve, a Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensator (M-SSSC), was
considered due to its modular nature and ability to be deployed quickly in comparison to some legacy alternative solutions. The SmartValve operates by introducing a controllable reactive voltage in series with transmission lines and can provide various options for mitigating potential transmission limitations.

Authors

Amir Motamedi, Brendan Kelly, K. Toews, S. Mayadewi and B. Bagen