1. Variable impedance type
2. Current source type
3. Voltage source type
The followings are the basic types of reactive power control elements which makes all or parts of SVC
Saturated reactor
1. Thyristor controlled Reactor
2. Thyristor switched capacitor
3. Thyristor Switched Reactor
4. Thyristor controlled Transformer
APPLICATION OF STATIC VAR COMPENSATOR
· Connected to the power system, to regulate the transmission voltage (“Transmission
SVC”)
· Connected near large industrial loads, to improve power quality (“Industrial SVC”)