Title: Matrix converter for static synchronous series compensator using cooperative bacteria foraging optimisation

Authors: Ehab H.E. Bayoumi

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, Abu Dhabi Men's College (ADMC), Higher Colleges of Technology, P.O. Box 25035, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abstract: Static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) is utilised for power flow control and reactive power compensation in transmission lines. In this paper, a new configuration of SSSC based on matrix converter is presented. The proposed SSSC has various advantages over traditional one. It is recognised by bi-directional power flow control capability, elimination of the DC-link, fast dynamic response and simple control system. Using the introduced switching algorithm for ac/ac matrix converter, an approximately sinusoidal series compensation voltage is injected to transmission line with low total harmonic distortion. The optimal parameters of power flow controller are achieved by using cooperative bacterial foraging optimisation. The proposed SSSC is tested at different operating condition by using MATLAB/Simulink software. Results show that the designed control strategy with the new SSSC topology is robust against sudden changes in active and reactive power flow. As well as, it copes significantly with symmetrical and asymmetrical faults conditions. Finally, measurements of system performance validate the proposed technique and emphasise its feasibility.

Keywords: static synchronous series compensator; SSSC; matrix converter; AC-AC converter; cooperative BFO; bacterial foraging optimisation; CBFO; FACTS devices; power flow control; reactive power compensation; transmission lines.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIED.2014.059214

International Journal of Industrial Electronics and Drives, 2014 Vol.1 No.2, pp.73 - 81

Received: 24 Mar 2013
Accepted: 10 Apr 2013

Published online: 24 Jul 2014 *

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