Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) use power electronic devices to control and improve the performance of AC transmission networks.
They enhance power flow control, voltage stability and system capacity.
Shunt devices like the Static VAR Compensator (SVC) and STATCOM control voltage by injecting or absorbing reactive power. Series devices like the Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) control line impedance and power flow. Combined devices like the UPFC do both.
By controlling reactive power and impedance electronically, FACTS devices increase transmission capacity and stability without building new lines.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Branch | Electrical Engineering (EE) |
| Topic Type | Technical Seminar / Project Report |
| Difficulty | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Best For | Final-year BTech seminars & presentations |
| Includes | Explanation, key points, FAQs & references |