Analysis of TCR as a reactive power compensator

Abstract

Semiconductors have many applications in industry environment. In power systems they are used as switching devices. This paper concentrates on one of the widely used switching device Thyristor and its application for the analysis of Thyristor Controlled Reactor- TCR as a reactive power compensator. The TCR circuit will be investigated by carrying out theoretical mathematical analysis, software simulation and practical work. The results will be compared and discussed and conclusions will be delivered.