A review of reactive compensation in the Main Interconnected System of Oman

Jimmy C.H. Peng, Amer Al-Hinai, Adil Al-Busaidi, Hisham Al-Riyami, Ahmed Al-Nadabi, Omar H. Abdalla, Rainer Fronius, Predrag Mikša

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Abstract

Overvoltage is a concerning issue among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations during the winter light load period. This paper presented a review of the recent reactive compensation studies conducted by Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) for the Main Interconnected System (MIS) of the Sultanate of Oman, regarding to its new 400 kV transmission systems. Discussions about challenges and possible solutions were outlined to highlight the unique operating nature of Middle East electrical infrastructures. Simulation results were presented to demonstrate the impact of 400 kV systems on the existing MIS grid. This paper serves as a contrasting example of voltage stability issues encountered by western utilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 8th GCC Conference and Exhibition, GCCCE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479984220
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 12 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 IEEE 8th GCC Conference and Exhibition, GCCCE 2015 - Muscat, Oman
Duration: Feb 1 2015Feb 4 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE 8th GCC Conference and Exhibition, GCCCE 2015

Other

Other2015 IEEE 8th GCC Conference and Exhibition, GCCCE 2015
Country/TerritoryOman
CityMuscat
Period2/1/152/4/15

Keywords

  • GCC
  • OETC review
  • power systems
  • voltage stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy
  • General Engineering
  • General Computer Science

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