Dynamic Power Flow Controllers for transmission corridors

Abstract

The paper presents an approach to evaluate the benefits of a fast controllable power flow control device. The device, called dynamic power flow controller (DPFC), is introduced together with its control scheme. A generic corridor situation is analyzed for defining the conditions of a beneficial usage of a fast instead of a slow power flow controller. The integration of such a fast controller into a market simulation is described. A network situation from the UCTE system is chosen to calculate the economic benefits.