Use of FACTS for Improving Voltage Stability in Mining Applications J. L. Olabarrieta Rubio, P. Eguia Lopez, E. Torres Iglesias, A. Etxegarai Madina   2019/07/15

Abstract

FACTS systems provide a well proven solution for actual different power system problems. FACTS devices can be effectively used for reactive power support, enhance controllability, improve stability and increase power transfer capability of AC transmission systems. This paper analyses the
utilisation of FACTS systems in the expansion project of a mine, as an environmental solution for optimizing existing exploitations instead of opening new mines.

Authors and affiliations

J. L. Olabarrieta Rubio1, P. Eguia Lopez2, E. Torres Iglesias2, A. Etxegarai Madina2
1. ABB Ring Motors Spain. Trapagaran (Spain)
2. Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU
Bilbao (Spain)

Key words

FACTS, mine, GMD, synchronous motor, STATCOM, SVC.

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