Title :
Power electronics in the electric utility industry - hv dc transmission and beyond
Author :
Gilsig, T. ; Bowles, J.P.
Author_Institution :
Syst. Eng. Directorate, Hydro-Quebec Inst. of Res., Varennes, QC, Canada
Abstract :
High voltage dc transmission was perhaps the earliest major application of power electronics by the electric utility industry. Modern electronics has transformed hv dc transmission technology, and different solid-state systems within converter stations now routinely handle power in the range of mW to GW.
Keywords :
HVDC power convertors; HVDC power transmission; power electronics; converter stations; electric utility industry; high voltage dc transmission; hv dc transmission technology; power electronics; solid-state systems; Bridge circuits; Control systems; Firing; Mercury (metals); Rectifiers; Thyristors; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1974 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Murray Hill, NJ
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.1974.7074360
