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8.6.2 Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM)
When used in low-voltage distribution systems the STATCOM is normally identified
as Distribution STATCOM (D-STATCOM). It operates in a similar manner as the
Fig. 8.47 Voltage generated by the 12-pulse VSC-based STATCOM: (a) phase voltage V VSC a ; and (b) line
voltage V VSC ab .
Fig. 8.48 Schematic diagram ofthe test system used to carry out transient analysis of the D-STATCOM.
