SYNCHRONOUS
CONDENSER
GRID RESILIENCE
REACTIVE POWER SHORT CIRCUIT
INERTIA
COMPENSATION STRENGTH
SYNCHRONOUS Ø Benefits
CONDENSER v Synchronous condenser (SC) can
compensate for system reactive
changes and maintain the required
In conventional power systems, turbine-
system voltage by varying excitation
generator provides inertia, Short circuit
or the magnetic field strength of
strength and reactive power compensation.
the condenser’s field winding thus
Large-scale renewable energy (RE) generating or absorbing reactive
integration replaces these high-inertia power
systems with inverter-based resources
(IBR), reducing short circuit current (SCC) v Synchronous condenser (SC) along
and increasing grid instability. Further, with Flywheel enhances system
this makes the grid more susceptible to inertia in renewable-dominated grids
blackouts during frequency excursions. v Synchronous condensers (SC)
While reactive power compensation from provides short circuit strength to the
devices like SVCs and STATCOMs helps, grid by adding significant overload
their lack of rotating mass limits short and fault ride through capability
circuit support.
Synchronous Condensers (SC), strategically
installed along the transmission system,
BHEL SC Overview
serve as reliable grid stabilizers. They § Rating (each SC) : Up to 300 MVAr
dynamically generate or absorb reactive § Rated Voltage : Max. 21 kV
power to maintain steady current flow and § Inertia : As required by grid
stabilize grid voltage. Additionally, they § Excitation : Static
enhance short-circuit strength and provide
§ Starting : Static Frequency
inertia, contributing to overall frequency
Converter (SFC)
stability and grid resilience.
Type of Synchronous Condensers
v Cylindrical rotor generators Upto 300MVAr
v Salient pole generators Upto 300MVAr
BHEL’s offering for Synchronous Condenser Plant
1. Modular Package Customer Benefits:
BHEL is ready with the modular design v Grid Stabilization
and development of synchronous
condenser plants to fit the needs of the v Soft start of synchronous condenser
customer. Our solutions focus on optimal using static frequency converter
functionality, quality, innovation, and v Fast dynamic response
high degree of customer satisfaction to
v Minimum maintenance
meet the needs of customers looking for
grid stabilization through reactive power
compensation, enhanced inertia, and a
strengthened power system, ensuring
reliable and efficient performance.
2. REPURPOSING EXISTING Customer Benefits:
POWER PLANTS AS v Reutilisation of major equipment of
SYNCHRONOUS CONSENDER existing plant
BHEL provides full support to repurpose o Generator
existing or obsolescent power plants o Step-up Transformer.
to synchronous condenser plant, o Excitation system
adding new value to present assets. o Protection system etc.
We can tailor the most suitable option
v Faster execution
according to Customer needs, thereby
saving overall cost. v Cost Saving
3. POWER PLANTS WITH Customer Benefits:
SYNCHRONOUS CONDENSING v Improved Grid Resilience: Enhances
CAPACITY stability and reliability.
BHEL offers hydrogenator plants with v Cost Savings: Combines generation
synchronous condenser capabilities, and reactive power support, reducing
combining hydroelectric generation equipment needs.
with grid stabilization. This multi- v Flexible Deployment: Easily integrates
functional system ensures efficient power with existing hydro facilities.
generation, enhanced grid integration,
and improved reliability, providing a
stable, efficient, and sustainable energy
solution for future grid challenges.
BHEL provides reactive power solutions for grid stability, including synchronous condensers,
reactors, capacitor banks, and advanced FACTS devices like SVCs and STATCOMs. These
technologies support voltage stability, inertia, and short-circuit strength, especially in renewable-
dominated grids. BHEL also integrates reactive power management in HVDC and UHVAC
projects, ensuring reliable and efficient power transmission. Through customized solutions
and real-time automation, BHEL strengthens grid resilience and enables seamless renewable
energy integration.
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