International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 1 - Number 15 |
Year of Publication: 2010 |
Authors: Rahul J. Shimpi, Rajendra P. Desale, Kunal S. Patil, Jaswantsing L. Rajput, Shailesh B. Chavan |
10.5120/322-490 |
Rahul J. Shimpi, Rajendra P. Desale, Kunal S. Patil, Jaswantsing L. Rajput, Shailesh B. Chavan . Flexible AC Transmission Systems. International Journal of Computer Applications. 1, 15 ( February 2010), 54-57. DOI=10.5120/322-490
FACTS or "flexible AC transmission systems" is a term that has been suggested for the use of solid state devices to control bulk power flow in transmission systems. The Electric Power Research Institute supported this idea, and many researchers have invested efforts on the value and potential of FACTS. At this time, it appears that the main value of FACTS lies in improving transmission capability; increasing the flexibility of power flow control (e.g., for wheeling or for economic dispatch); for controlling voltage (and var flow); and possibly additional advantages in lower voltage systems (e.g., distributional systems).