TY - JOUR T1 - Power Quality Enhancement of Nigerian Power Distribution Systems by Use of Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM) AU - Mark Ndubuka, Nwohu JO - International Journal of Electrical and Power Engineering VL - 5 IS - 1 SP - 8 EP - 12 PY - 2011 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1990-7958 DO - ijepe.2011.8.12 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ijepe.2011.8.12 KW - PMW KW -D-STATCOM KW -distribution system KW -Custom power devices KW -PSCAD/EMTDC KW -VSC AB - This study addresses the issue of regulating the voltage of a low-voltage distribution system in Nigeria in order to enhance the reliability, stability and quality of power flows in the system. A well-developed graphic facility available in PSCAD/EMTDC is used to carry out extensive simulation studies. Graphics-based model suitable for electromagnetic transient studies is presented for the distribution static compensator (D-STATCOM). Comprehensive results are also presented to assess the performance of the D-STATCOM. Finally, the impact of the dc capacitor size on D-STATCOM performance is highlighted. ER -