Delta Technocrats

Statcom

A Static Synchronous Compensator, or STATCOM, is a combination of an active harmonic filter and dynamic reactive power compensator that provides real-time reactive power compensation and active harmonic filtering in demanding applications.

Whilst conventional technologies are too slow to control capacitive or inductive powers and ensure a stable power system, the Delta Electronics STATCOM is an extremely fast and reliable power system with a response time less than 1 millisecond. This singular device can solve a variety of customer challenges. Delta Electronics STATCOMs minimize voltage variations and mitigate flicker caused by heavy industrial loads, such as electric arc furnaces (EAFs), mine winders, harbour cranes, excavators, etc.

When is a STATCOM right for you?

Delta Electronics STATCOM is the right solution to solve the following power quality challenges for heavy industry:

Voltage variation and flicker
Poor power factor
Harmonics distortions
Voltage sags
Entrapped capacities of transmission and distribution network

Typical Industries and Benefits

Electric Arc Furnaces – voltage stabilisation reduces tap-to-tap time and electrode consumption.
Rolling Mills – elimination of voltage and harmonic distortions reduces reactive power demand and increases electrical system capacity.
Mining and heavy industry – dynamic reactive power compensation stabilise the power system, especially on large motor start up, ensuring reliability of the power system.
Wind and solar farms – meeting strict grid connection criteria by providing dynamic voltage control and voltage stability at the common coupling point (PCC).
Renewables markets – including solar farms, wind farms, solar panel installations.

How does Delta Electronics STATCOM work?

M-Series STATCOM, a Voltage source converter (VSC) based modern compensation system, can act as a source or sink for reactive power. It consists of a controllable part that can operate as capacitive and inductive power and keeps the reactive power flow constant in the system. If there is a need for reactive power in the supply grid, Delta Electronics STATCOM can provide instant reactive power support to stabilize the grid. On contrary situation, it absorbs the additional VArs to ensure the stability of the grid.

With pulse-width modulation (PWM), voltage source converter provides faster converter control, which is pre-requisite for excellent flicker reduction. The fixed capacitor banks can be implemented in the system when inductive reactive power demand is less than capacitive. Delta Electronics STATCOM solution comes with advanced Delta Electronics Control and Protection (C&P) system. Equipped with 19” modern touch screen user-interface, Delta Electronics Control and Protection system provides excellent performance for voltage stabilization, flicker reduction, reactive power control, harmonics mitigation and power factor control.

Delta Electronics STATCOM Configuration

What we offer

Typical Delta Technocrats SVC project activities include:

System studies and in-depth analysis
Engineering, simulation and design
Factory tests for validation of required criteria
On-site delivery, installation and commissioning
Training and after sales support
Modernisation and system upgrades
Typical STATCOM layouts
33kV, 144MVAr 2. 6kV
8MVAr – Containerised Solution

Choosing between Delta Electronics STATCOM and Delta Electronics SVC

Delta Electronics STATCOM and Delta Electronics SVC both are proven and reliable solutions to solve power quality challenges. To select the right solution for your specific power quality challenge and application, please feel free to contact us. Our experts will be happy to analyse your power quality challenge and suggest the right solution.