SAF High Voltage Compensation System
High Voltage Compensation System Used for Submerged Arc Furnace
I. Overview
Compensation equipment is a key component in metallurgical power supply systems, used to improve power factor, stabilize voltage, filter harmonics, reduce line losses, and ensure stable operation of impact loads such as EAFs and refining furnaces. Based on voltage level, compensation principle, and functional characteristics, they are mainly classified into the following types:
1. According to the voltage level: High Voltage Compensation Equipment and Low Voltage Compensation Equipment
2. According to the function: Reactive Power Compensation Device, Harmonic Mitigation Device and Integrated Compensation Device
II. High Voltage Compensation Equipment
High voltage compensation equipment is mainly used in 6-35kV power supply systems, commonly found in substation buses for impact loads such as large EAFs, SAFs, and rolling mills .
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 6kV, 10kV, 35kV |
| Rated Capacity | 100-10000 kvar |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Capacitance Tolerance | 0~+5% |
| Phase Capacitance Unbalance | ≤1.02 |
| Steady Overvoltage Capability | 1.1Un continuous |
| Steady Overcurrent Capability | 1.3In continuous |
| Discharge Performance | Voltage drops below 50V within 5s after power off |
| Protection Grade | IP20-IP40 |
| Installation Type | Indoor frame type/Outdoor pole-mounted type |
Main Components :
High voltage switchgear (circuit breaker, disconnector, CT, protection relay)
Shunt capacitor bank
Series reactor (for inrush current and harmonic suppression)
Discharge coil
ZnO surge arrester
Post insulator
Earthing switch
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 6-35 kV |
| Capacity Range | 1-128 Mvar |
| Dynamic Response Time | 10-20 ms |
| Power Factor After Compensation | ≥0.92 |
| Operating Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Control Mode | Reactive power/voltage/power factor |
| Cooling Method | Pure water cooling/Air cooling |
| Altitude | ≤2000 m |
| Ambient Temperature | -25~+55℃ |
| Regulation Range | Continuously adjustable from capacitive to inductive |
| Harmonic Characteristic | Generates harmonics, requires filters |
Main Components of SVC :
Digital control cabinet
TCR thyristor valve group
TSC thyristor valve group
Main reactor
Water cooling system
Triggering system
Fixed capacitor bank/filter
SVG/STATCOM uses IGBT inverter technology with voltage source converter (VSC) as the core, can quickly and continuously provide capacitive or inductive reactive power, with response time <5ms, offering advantages such as good dynamic performance, continuous output, and small footprint.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Voltage Level | 6kV, 10kV, 27.5kV, 35kV |
| Max Rated Capacity | 6kV: 6-10 Mvar 10kV: 10-18 Mvar 35kV: 36-60 Mvar |
| Dynamic Response Time | <5 ms |
| Power Unit Structure | Chain modular/Cascaded H-bridge |
| Cooling Method | Air cooling or water cooling |
| Control System | DSP+FPGA full digital control |
| Control Mode | Reactive power, voltage, power factor, phase-separate regulation |
| Reactive Power Regulation Range | -100%~+100% (continuously adjustable) |
| Compensation Accuracy | Up to 1% of rated capacity |
| Noise Level | <80dB (air cooling), 60dB (water cooling) |
| Floor Space | 30-50% smaller than SVC of same capacity |