Power Systems / academic
D-STATCOM Power Quality Improvement
Reactive-power compensation for an industrial distribution network
A MATLAB/Simulink study that improved power factor from 0.50 to 0.99 and reduced harmonic distortion below the IEEE 519 threshold.
- Software
- MATLAB · Simulink
- Project type
- Final Year Project
- Date
- 2026
- Location
- Pakistan
My contribution
Designed the PI-controlled D-STATCOM model, analyzed the network response, and evaluated power-factor and THD improvements.
Overview
Power Quality Improvement in the Distribution System of Peshawar Industrial Area Using an Advanced D-STATCOM.
Results
The simulated system improved power factor from 0.50 to 0.99 and reduced THD below 5%.
Skills demonstrated
Power SystemsReactive Power CompensationSimulation