Proton synchrotron compensation using voltage source converter technology

D. Jovcic*, K. Kahle

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper studies the use of voltage source converter (VSC) technology for the compensation of CERN's Proton Synchrotron (PS) particle accelerator. The PS accelerator load demands periodic, active and reactive power pulses of about 2s duration and an amplitude of up to 45MW and 65MVAr. The use of a conventional STATCOM is firstly investigated and the results show that very good reactive power compensation and voltage control is achieved. Since the Proton Synchrotron draws also large active power pulses from the grid, a study is performed with large DC capacitors connected to the DC side of the STATCOM. Such element is capable of storing over 16MJ of energy and it requires an additional control system for regulating the active power exchange. The simulation results, performed using PSCAD/EMTDC, show that very good simultaneous compensation of active and reactive power is possible. With such compensator, the network sees PS as essentially a constant load and only minimal disturbances on AC voltage will occur.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE Russia Power Tech, PowerTech
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event2005 IEEE Russia Power Tech, PowerTech - St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Duration: 27 Jun 200530 Jun 2005

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE Russia Power Tech, PowerTech
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CitySt. Petersburg
Period27/06/0530/06/05

Keywords

  • Accelerator power supply
  • Energy storage
  • FACTS
  • Proton accelerators
  • Pulse width modulated power converters

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