This paper represents a method for providing series compensation to lower the inductive reactance which in turn increases the transmission line power transfer capability. Advantages of a TCSC over other series compensation devices is that the TCSCs reactance is instantaneously and continuously variable. This means that the TCSC can be used not only to provide series compensation but can also be used to enhance the stability of the power system. The TCSC consists of back to back thyristors that control the reactance of the TCSC.By changing the trigger angle of these back to back thyristors it...