Hardware solutions for energy-efficient control technologies of distribution network objects based on power semiconductor devices

Authors: Krysanov V. N., Burkovskiy V. L., Haychenko I. A.

Annotation: The article considers topical issues in development of energysaving technologies to optimize the control of distribution networks according to the criterion of minimum power losses. The technology consists in introducing new hardware to control the modes based on static devices. Based on the analysis of the existing hardware created to control the modes of distribution networks, the developed circuitry solutions of the power part and the control system of the multifunctional thyristor voltage transformer and hybrid thyristor capacitor are proposed. Their main technical characteristics and ways to reduce voltage asymmetry, limiting short-circuit currents and regulating reactive power are det ermined. The use of software and hardware solutions was recommended for a wide range of energy conservation tasks, both in the electric power sector and at the level of industrial facilities.

Keywords: power saving, distribution networks, control optimization, static power regulators of voltage and reactive power