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Real time dynamic performance, control interaction and protection studies of modular static synchronous series compensation technology in the Great Britain Transmission System

Real time dynamic performance, control interaction and protection studies of modular static synchronous series compensation technology in the Great Britain Transmission System This paper presents the results of an in-depth system integration analysis of M-SSSC technology commissioned in the GB transmission system to provide real-time power flow control. National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) conducted detailed […]

Delivery of Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensators on the Greek transmission system to provide substantial increase in cross-border interconnection capacity

Delivery of Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensators on the Greek transmission system to provide substantial increase in cross-border interconnection capacity This paper explores the planning and deployment of M-SSSC devices on the Greek transmission network. The whole design, preparation, and installation of the M-SSSC system was completed within one year, proving the rapid deployability of […]

Analysis of the Impact of a Modular SSSC on the Operation of Transmission Line Protection Relays using a Hardware-In-the-Loop Configuration

Analysis of the Impact of a Modular SSSC on the Operation of Transmission Line Protection Relays using a Hardware-In-the-Loop Configuration This paper evaluates the impact of a modular Static Synchronous Series Compensator (m-SSSC) on the operation of communication-assisted line distance and differential protection relays. Authors Panos Xenos, B. Polajžer, A. Trupej Download

Improving Transfer Capability Without Series Compensation Challenges

Improving Transfer Capability Without Series Compensation Challenges Utilizing M-SSSC Technology to provide series compensation while avoiding sub-synchronous resonance risk Authors Ivan Hijsak, Michael Longoria Download Increase transfer capacity, improve energy security, renewable integration, Modular FACTS

Linear modelling of series FACTS devices in power system operation models

Linear modelling of series FACTS devices in power system operation models This paper presents injection-shift-factor-based linear modelling for various types of series flexible ac transmission system (FACTS) devices within the DC power flow framework. Authors Thomas R. Nudell, Xinyang Rui, Mostafa Sahraei‐Ardakani Download Increase transfer capacity, improve energy security, renewable integration, Modular FACTS

The Benefits of Innovative Grid Technologies

The Benefits of Innovative Grid Technologies Consentec published this study on how innovative grid technologies can reduce network congestion and contribute to Europe’s Fit for 55 targets. The study and the related scenario show that the combination of Dynamic Line Rating, Modular SSSC and Superconductors reduces the congestion and redispatch costs by more than 90% […]

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

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 […]