Title :
HVDC transmission overview
Author_Institution :
ABB, Raleigh, NC
Abstract :
High voltage direct current (HVDC) technology has characteristics which make it especially attractive in certain transmission applications. The number of HVDC projects committed or under consideration globally has increased in recent years reflecting a renewed interest in this field proven technology. New HVDC converter designs and improvements in conventional HVDC design have contributed to this trend. This paper provides an overview of the rationale for selection of HVDC technology and describes some of the latest technical developments.
Keywords :
HVDC power convertors; HVDC power transmission; HVDC converter; HVDC transmission; high voltage direct current technology; Circuits; Controllability; Costs; HVDC transmission; Marine technology; Power cables; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Valves; Voltage; Cable; HVDC; IGBT Valves; Thyristor Valves; Transmission; Voltage-Sourced Converters;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2008. T&D. IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1903-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1904-3
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2008.4517304
