High voltage dc systems and the related commisioning

Abstract

The number of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects worldwide has increased considerably due to the growing interest in this mature technology. Rapid development in semiconductor technology have led to the development of converter technology and thus new application areas have emerged. In this study, historical development of HVDC systems, differences among them considering installation types and application areas are explained. Circuit models of HVDC systems, working principle and general usage purposes are also explained. The differences between conventional Current Source Converters (CSC) and Voltage Source Converters (VSC), which are expressed as relatively new technology, are discussed. Also, within the scope of a project, a HVDC prototype system developed by local engineers from mechanical design to control and protection software has been described. In addition, the tests to be performed before commissioning of HVDC and similar systems are explained. Descriptions of the tests, methods to perform the tests and some issues that should be considered while performing the tests are given. © 2020, International Organization on 'Technical and Physical Problems of Engineering'. All rights reserved.