POWER_SVC_1TCR3TSC MATLAB Demonstration File

Resource Overview

MATLAB demonstration file implementing a Static Var Compensator (SVC) with 1 Thyristor Controlled Reactor and 3 Thyristor Switched Capacitors configuration for power system analysis and control applications.

Detailed Documentation

This MATLAB demo file demonstrates the implementation and functionality of the power_svc_1tcr3tsc system, which models a Static Var Compensator (SVC) configuration featuring one Thyristor Controlled Reactor (TCR) and three Thyristor Switched Capacitors (TSCs). The demonstration showcases how this flexible reactive power compensation device enhances power system stability by providing dynamic voltage regulation and improving transient stability performance. The demo includes comprehensive implementation code with detailed comments explaining the control algorithms, including firing angle control for the TCR and switching logic for the TSCs. Users can simulate various power system scenarios such as voltage sags, load changes, and fault conditions to observe the SVC's response characteristics. Key functions implemented include reactive power calculation, thyristor firing control algorithms, and capacitor bank switching logic. The code demonstrates practical implementation of phase-angle control using MATLAB's Power System Toolbox, with configurable parameters for reactor sizes, capacitor values, and control system gains. Users can modify the simulation parameters to test different operating conditions, adjust control system settings, and observe the impact on system voltage stability. The demo serves as an educational tool for understanding SVC operation and as a foundation for developing custom power system compensation controllers.