Title :
A review of Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD) effects in Manitoba
Author :
Chandrasena, Waruna ; Shelemy, S. ; Jacobson, David
Author_Institution :
Syst. Planning Dept., Manitoba Hydro, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Abstract :
This paper describes Manitoba Hydro´s over 20 years of experience with monitoring, investigating, and mitigating GIC effects in the high voltage transmission network. A summary of GIC events captured using the EPRI SUNBURST monitoring system is presented. This includes the peak season of solar cycle 23 and the ongoing solar cycle 24. Several strategies adopted for mitigating GIC effects and a summary of research & development initiatives sponsored by Manitoba Hydro are also discussed.
Keywords :
electromagnetic induction; electromagnetic interference; geomagnetism; hydroelectric power stations; transmission networks; EPRI SUNBURST monitoring system; Manitoba hydroelectric power; geomagnetic disturbance effect; high voltage transmission network; solar cycle; Circuit faults; Harmonic analysis; Load modeling; Monitoring; Power transmission lines; Reactive power; Static VAr compensators; Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD); Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC); Reactive Power; Transformer; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PES), 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
DOI :
10.1109/PESMG.2013.6672518
