As single-phase induction motor (SPIM) is not a self-starting motor, it has been a common practice to add an auxiliary component to the motor circuit to establish a starting torque. Traditionally, two capacitors are used in SPIM to establish and improve its starting torque and to enhance its running performance. As the Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) is a control device that considerably alters impedance of the circuit in which it is inserted to be capacitive or inductive, it can be utilized for starting and running purposes in SPIM. This paper explores the representation of the TCSC as a variable impedance and investigates its valuable impacts, when it is operated in its capacitive mode, on the transient behavior of SPIM. It presents a state-space model of the TCSC-inserted SPIM and shows that inserting the TCSC in the auxiliary winding of the SPIM introduces more benefits compared to the traditionally used methods of starting and running the SPIM. The simulation results of the test cases presented in the paper, which include comparisons between the presented approach and the traditional approaches, emphasize that incorporating TCSC with the SPIM brings advantageous features to start and run the motor. The paper will show that controlling the firing angle of the TCSC may attain the desired electromagnetic torque and speed characteristics. The simulation results presented in the paper indicate that the TCSC can effectively replace the traditional auxiliary component and the accompanying mechanical centrifugal switch, which in turn may reduce the size and cost of the SPIM
