Statcom, short for Static Synchronous Compensator, a device used in power systems to regulate and improve power quality While Statcoms primarily used in electric power transmission and distribution systems, they may also have applications in industrial settings.

Statcom,we also call high voltage Static Var Generator SVG

In the of a furnace load Statcom can provide benefits, including:

1 Voltage Regulation: Furnaces often have significant power fluctuations and transient loads that can affect the voltage stability of the overall power system. Statcoms can regulate the voltage levels by injecting or absorbing reactive power to ensure that the desired voltage profile is maintained, improving the stability of the furnace operation.

Power Factor Correction: Furnaces typically have a relatively low power factor due to the nature of their reactive loads. Low power factor can result in increased line losses, decreased system capacity, and higher energy costs. Statcoms can supply or absorb reactive power as needed to maintain a power factor close to unity, improving the overall energy efficiency of the system.

Harmonic Mitigation: Furnaces can introduce harmonic distortion in the power system due to their non-linear characteristics. Harmonics can cause voltage distortion, increased losses, and interference with other sensitive equipment connected to the same power system. Statcoms equipped with appropriate control algorithms can actively mitigate harmonic distortions by injecting counteracting currents, reducing the adverse effects of harmonics.

Voltage Flicker Compensation: Furnaces, especially arc furnaces, can cause voltage flicker due to their intermittent and fluctuating load requirements. Excessive voltage flicker can lead to disruptions in other sensitive equipment connected to the same system, such as lighting systems or control systems. Statcoms can smooth out the voltage fluctuations and compensate for the flicker, ensuring stable and reliable operation of the entire power system.

Overall, using Statcom in furnace loads can improve power quality, enhance voltage stability, reduce energy losses, and minimize disturbances caused by the dynamic and non-linear characteristics of the furnace load.