P-/spl delta/ characteristics for the unified power flow controller-analysis inclusive of equipment ratings and line limits

The paper presents a direct and systematic method for determining the entire operating range of a UPFC in the presence of equipment and system operating limits. The method is inclusive of all limits: series converter voltage and current limits, shunt converter current limit, and voltage limits at the equipment terminals. The formulation is general and permits calculation of P-/spl delta/ curves for a UPFC installed at any point along the transmission line. Equipment and system operating limits are shown to significantly impact the P-/spl delta/ curves of the UPFC. The methodology presented in the paper provides system planners a means to realistically quantify potential benefits of a UPFC installation for a transmission system.